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RV58 VDM

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,593 mi
Last recorded95,593 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 VDM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2025 95,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 88,061 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 85,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 85,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 81,266 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 78,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 74,547 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in side walls

Fail 4 Sep 2019 74,547 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks in side walls

Pass 3 Sep 2018 68,127 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in tyre tread

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,981 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 61,981 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,176 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,153 miles

oil leak from gear box.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 49,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17 (8.2.2)

oil leak from gear box.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 42,740 miles

oil leak from gearbox

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish and crack

Pass 2 Sep 2013 37,104 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing low

gearbox oil leak

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

gearbox oil leak evident

Fail 5 Sep 2011 22,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gearbox oil leak evident

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 VDM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

RV58 VDM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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