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RV58 UYB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,294 mi
Last recorded80,294 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 80,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal has started to corrode through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 80,279 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal has started to corrode through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 71,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside sill holed due to corrosion but not in prescribed area

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 71,763 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle to body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside sill holed due to corrosion but not in prescribed area

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 69,469 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside corrosion starting on sill

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 69,469 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside corrosion starting on sill

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 69,074 miles

both front wipers slightly smearing the windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,239 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 63,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,671 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 45,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,956 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,862 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2012 21,511 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 16,546 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 UYB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UYB, 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 UYB registered?

RV58 UYB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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