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RF57 ZTT

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,266 mi
Last recorded97,266 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 ZTT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 97,266 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 78,528 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 69,186 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 69,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 66,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 66,517 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed rear axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,016 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,759 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 55,600 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,586 miles

coolant leak from engine

Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,098 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,670 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 32,088 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 26,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,871 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 20,239 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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RF57 ZTT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RF57 ZTT, 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

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What year was RF57 ZTT registered?

RF57 ZTT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is RF57 ZTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 ZTT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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