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RV58 RWJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,475 mi
Last recorded35,475 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 RWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 35,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 35,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 34,452 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 34,451 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (also within 30 cm of a subframe mounting ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (also within 30 cm of a subframe mounting ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 33,280 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides just pass (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides just pass (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 32,211 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 31,120 miles

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

front floors corroded

front subframe mounts corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2022 31,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front floors corroded

front subframe mounts corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 29,901 miles

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

front floors and inner sills corroded

offside front subframe mounting corroded

slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 21 Jul 2020 28,688 miles

offside rear tyre heavily perished and nearly to cords

Pass 9 Aug 2019 27,560 miles

handbrake light intermittently illuminates

Fail 9 Aug 2019 27,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (l))

handbrake light intermittently illuminates

Pass 7 Aug 2018 26,508 miles

corrosion to offside front subframe mount

nearside front tyre perished in tread

Pass 9 Aug 2017 25,494 miles

nearside front inner sill / floor corroded

tested in wet conditions

Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,487 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 23,421 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 22,139 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 21,716 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 21,254 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 21,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,432 miles

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

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

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 RWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RV58 RWJ, 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

How do I check the history of RV58 RWJ?

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What year was RV58 RWJ registered?

RV58 RWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is RV58 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 RWJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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