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RV58 SCX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,081 mi
Last recorded108,081 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 SCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 108,081 miles

generally rusty underneath, inner sills etc

Pass 8 Feb 2022 102,954 miles

general rust underneath

rust on all inner wheel arches and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Feb 2022 102,954 miles

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

general rust underneath

rust on all inner wheel arches and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2021 97,340 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 97,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 93,764 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 93,764 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 91,761 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 91,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 88,994 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 88,994 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,915 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn at inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 73,627 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 73,627 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,157 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

vehicle corroded in many places

Fail 6 Sep 2013 55,215 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking

offside rear axle bush splitting

Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,215 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

offside rear axle bush splitting

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,512 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,140 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 37,140 miles

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

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 SCX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SCX, 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 SCX?

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What year was RV58 SCX registered?

RV58 SCX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is RV58 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 SCX shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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