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RK58 XNW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,087 mi
Last recorded73,087 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 XNW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 73,087 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 73,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 71,527 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 69,090 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm, heavy cracking and perishing and VERY heavy feathering (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm, heavy cracking and perishing and feathering (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion to both inner and outer sills, rear chassis legs and close to front sub-frame

Pass 26 Jan 2017 59,569 miles

front tyres wearing low (inner)

rear tyres perish

Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,903 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

front brake discs wearing thin/corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 40,687 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 32,187 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise both rear tyres perishing & splitting

Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,807 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 25,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,783 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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RK58 XNW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK58 XNW registered?

RK58 XNW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is RK58 XNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK58 XNW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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