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RV58 VCW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

76,379 mi
Last recorded76,379 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 VCW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,379 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 76,379 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 76,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear at edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills badly corroded in places but not yet considered excessive

floorpan corroded in places but not yet considered excessive

Fail 13 Nov 2017 72,637 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear at edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills badly corroded in places but not yet considered excessive

floorpan corroded in places but not yet considered excessive

Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,986 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 69,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,048 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Oct 2015 61,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,274 miles

Coolant level low

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,001 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 46,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 37,369 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,731 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 VCW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

RV58 VCW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is RV58 VCW safe to buy?

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