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RV58 RYG

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,929 mi
Last recorded71,929 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 RYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2022 71,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 71,355 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 70,400 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 68,925 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 68,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,949 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 66,949 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 57,144 miles

Coolant staining from plastic housing side of engine

N/s/f inner brake pad 3 mm approx

Rear exhaust silencer metal hanger broken off weld

Rear tyres 2-3 mm perished

Slight power steering fluid leak from pump

Fail 11 Jul 2017 57,144 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant staining from plastic housing side of engine

N/s/f inner brake pad 3 mm approx

Rear exhaust silencer metal hanger broken off weld

Rear tyres 2-3 mm perished

Slight power steering fluid leak from pump

Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,885 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,722 miles

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

rear tyres

Fail 21 Jul 2015 48,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres

Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,011 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 40,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 40,327 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,274 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,161 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 RYG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RYG, 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 RYG registered?

RV58 RYG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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