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RA57 NVB

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,827 mi
Last recorded62,827 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 NVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 62,827 miles

offside headlamp slightly condension

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2020 61,195 miles

offside headlight slightly condensated

rear tyres slightly cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 26 Feb 2020 61,180 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, and inner wheel arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill end capping/ wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside headlight slightly condensated

rear tyres slightly cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2019 59,622 miles

nearside and offside outer sill areas at rear becoming weak. nearside and offside front inner wings rusty

offside headlight slightly condensated

Fail 4 Mar 2019 59,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside outer sill areas at rear becoming weak. nearside and offside front inner wings rusty

offside headlight slightly condensated

Pass 28 Feb 2018 58,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5-3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside headlamp condensated

Pass 6 Feb 2017 55,076 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 55,075 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,603 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2016 47,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,768 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 37,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,609 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 25,625 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 22,142 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 15,443 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 NVB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NVB, 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 NVB registered?

RA57 NVB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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