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RV58 SFJ

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,549 mi
Last recorded79,549 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 SFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 79,549 miles

Nearside Rear wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer both side sill corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 71,046 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side sill corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2025 71,046 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both side sill corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 62,791 miles

Nearside Rear wing corroded and damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side sill corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 54,408 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side inner sill corroded

both side rear sill corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2022 47,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 47,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 43,307 miles

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

Offside general corrosion outer sill

Fail 29 Jul 2021 43,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside general corrosion outer sill

Pass 4 Sep 2020 39,399 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 33,443 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 28,977 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 26,398 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,189 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,723 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 17,935 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 13,178 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 13,178 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 11,146 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 8,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 8,844 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 SFJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc 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 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

RV58 SFJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is RV58 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 SFJ 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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