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RA57 EFK

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,304 mi
Last recorded121,304 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 EFK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 121,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 100,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 100,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 82,918 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,022 miles

slight corrosion on n/s sill

Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,061 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 73,061 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 64,493 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Jan 2014 64,493 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 55,414 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,108 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 48,106 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 38,504 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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RA57 EFK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RA57 EFK, 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 RA57 EFK registered?

RA57 EFK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is RA57 EFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 EFK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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