MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,603 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system corroded
kerb damage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre
offside front brake discs corroded
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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RA57 KKU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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