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RV58 FWS

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,873 mi
Last recorded45,873 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 FWS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 45,873 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 43,188 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

slight play in both front suspension top mounts.

slight play in both rear axle bushes.

Fail 16 Nov 2019 43,188 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight play in both front suspension top mounts.

slight play in both rear axle bushes.

Pass 3 Nov 2018 39,994 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 36,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front tyre damaged on sidewall

offside rear wheel damaged on sidewall

Pass 28 Dec 2016 33,429 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view BORDERLINE PASS (8.1.2a)

front brake pads wearing low

wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Dec 2015 30,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit in and out side edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2014 27,512 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 24,336 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 19,060 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,224 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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RV58 FWS is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RV58 FWS, 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 RV58 FWS registered?

RV58 FWS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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