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RV58 NZJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,797 mi
Last recorded129,797 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 NZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2021 129,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'B'pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advancing under body corrosion in all areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 126,728 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 126,714 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in osf sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 121,298 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 121,298 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 113,931 miles

Front front discs corroded and liped

Front nsf and osf floor pans corroded

Nearside Front nsf wheel rim bulkled

Fail 12 Sep 2018 113,931 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front discs corroded and liped

Front nsf and osf floor pans corroded

Nearside Front nsf wheel rim bulkled

Pass 7 Sep 2017 106,164 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting floor area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,824 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 89,412 miles

fuel filter loose

Fail 15 Sep 2015 89,412 miles

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

coolant leak

fuel filter loose

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,620 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2014 77,620 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 67,671 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 67,671 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Please note ther are bad age cracks in the rear tyres,this is a strong advise.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,086 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,471 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 NZJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NZJ, 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 RV58 NZJ registered?

RV58 NZJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is RV58 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 NZJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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