CarVerify

Free Car Check

RA57 KKU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,603 mi
Last recorded51,603 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 KKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,603 miles

Corrosion on rear sill to wheel arch joint on both sides

Slight corrosion by front sub frame mounts

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 51,602 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Approx 40% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached wing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Corrosion on rear sill to wheel arch joint on both sides

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

Slight corrosion by front sub frame mounts

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 29,370 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 29,362 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 26,511 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery loose

exhaust system corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Jan 2018 26,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery loose

exhaust system corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2017 23,840 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2016 21,558 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 19,095 miles

kerb damage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

offside front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 19,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

kerb damage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 16,550 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

age cracking on rear tyres

debonding on o/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 28 Jan 2013 13,445 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

Pass 26 Jan 2012 10,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner rear bush starting to unbond

unable to check hydraulic systems fully - wet weather

Pass 25 Jan 2011 7,452 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre tread

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

o/s headlight condensated

Fail 25 Jan 2011 7,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in n/s/f tyre tread

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

o/s headlight condensated

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RA57 KKU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KKU, 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

How do I check the history of RA57 KKU?

You can check the full history of RA57 KKU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RA57 KKU registered?

RA57 KKU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is RA57 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 KKU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA57 KKU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RA57 KKU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.