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RJ58 YZV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,740 mi
Last recorded44,740 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 YZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 44,740 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 33,308 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 26,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 22,521 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 20,292 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 17,274 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 14,343 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 11,734 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 8,999 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 6,172 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 6,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 5,981 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 5,054 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 4,024 miles

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 YZV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

RJ58 YZV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ58 YZV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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