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RA57 KOE

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,668 mi
Last recorded45,668 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 KOE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 45,668 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion on exhaust system and outer sills

Pass 30 Jan 2018 45,203 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2017 43,083 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,599 miles

corrosion on both lower sills

Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,086 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 32,168 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,123 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 23,996 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Front brake disc's have heavy wear

Fail 10 Feb 2011 19,902 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 19,902 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 KOE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RA57 KOE, 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 KOE registered?

RA57 KOE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is RA57 KOE safe to buy?

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