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RJ58 VGM

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,557 mi
Last recorded83,557 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 VGM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 83,557 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 82,375 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 81,202 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,873 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,499 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 77,994 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,490 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,918 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn badly on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished and cracked and in general poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 58,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,322 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 50,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2013 41,442 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 41,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 33,107 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 24,959 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 24,959 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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RJ58 VGM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ58 VGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ58 VGM registered?

RJ58 VGM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is RJ58 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ58 VGM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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