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RV58 RYH

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,671 mi
Last recorded73,671 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 73,671 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 73,669 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 69,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 69,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 62,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 62,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 56,242 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 56,242 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,290 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,632 miles

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

both front tyres outer side walls starting to perrish

Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,879 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,508 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 RYH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RYH, 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 RYH registered?

RV58 RYH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is RV58 RYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 RYH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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