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RV58 VDP

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,307 mi
Last recorded43,307 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2021 43,307 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 31,386 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 31,372 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 25,134 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 19,701 miles

Both front tyres are very slightly perished

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floorpan (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 19,701 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front tyres are very slightly perished

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floorpan (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 18,850 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 16,336 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 13,978 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 11,492 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 9,016 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 6,998 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 VDP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP registered?

RV58 VDP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is RV58 VDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 VDP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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