MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged also loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component end of rack (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills and chassis rails--both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached --already detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged also loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component end of rack (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills and chassis rails--both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill bottle (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
corrosion - underside body
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion - underside body
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear TOP MOUNTS HAVE PLAY
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel filter corroded
Items removed from driver’s view prior to test
Oil leak
Fuel filter corroded
Items removed from driver’s view prior to test
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
n/s/f wheel arch trim and bumper slightly loose
both rear tyres perishing
grease weeping past n/s drive shaft inner boot clip
o/s/r tyre perishing
o/s/r tyre starting to crack between tread and side wall
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
o/s/r tyre perishing
o/s/r tyre starting to crack between tread and side wall
all 4 tyres perishing
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RK57 LTZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 RK57 LTZ, 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 RK57 LTZ registered?
RK57 LTZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.
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