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RV58 NZG

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,610 mi
Last recorded82,610 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 NZG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 82,610 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 82,610 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 82,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 77,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 77,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,707 miles

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 6 Jun 2017 71,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,819 miles

nearside and offside outer sills rusty.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 55,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside and offside outer sills rusty.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,887 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 44,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight cracking in offside rear tyre.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 44,198 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight cracking in offside rear tyre.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 38,077 miles

Slight leak from hydraulic brake pipe.(resevoir end).

Small chips in screen.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,592 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 NZG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

RV58 NZG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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