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RK58 UEH

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,669 mi
Last recorded51,669 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 UEH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 51,669 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 51,669 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,224 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 45,038 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 45,038 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 40,600 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 40,593 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer sill has surface corrosion

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 38,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush very split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s headlight damp inside

water low and small water leak

Pass 20 Apr 2018 36,775 miles

o/s/f lower arm rear bush in poor condition / split

Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,112 miles

n/s/f tyre worn very low on the outer edge

o/s/f lower arm rear bush has a small split

o/s/f tyre worn low on both edges

Fail 21 Apr 2017 34,112 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn very low on the outer edge

o/s/f lower arm rear bush has a small split

o/s/f tyre worn low on both edges

Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,337 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 27,117 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,413 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 14,637 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 10,246 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 6,523 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 6,510 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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RK58 UEH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RK58 UEH, 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 RK58 UEH registered?

RK58 UEH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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