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AT57 RKN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,415 mi
Last recorded89,415 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 RKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 89,415 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

large cut in nearside rear tyre (no cords exposed)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 89,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

large cut in nearside rear tyre (no cords exposed)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 80,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2016 80,751 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 72,605 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 65,121 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 56,695 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Jan 2012 45,874 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,139 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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AT57 RKN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AT57 RKN, 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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AT57 RKN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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