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RV57 OKX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,659 mi
Last recorded90,659 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 OKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 90,659 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorated -- borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides -- inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 85,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush -- deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 85,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corner --- holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corner -- holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush -- deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 80,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 80,773 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 75,232 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides --- inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 75,232 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides --- inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 70,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bushes --- weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 70,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bushes --- weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 65,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 65,367 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 58,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush -- deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 51,971 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 46,944 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 41,634 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 37,272 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 31,332 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2013 25,820 miles

os headlamp has water in it not affecting pattern

rear brakes noisy

Fail 3 Jan 2013 25,749 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

os headlamp has water in it not affecting pattern

rear brakes noisy

Pass 4 Jan 2012 20,648 miles

advise slight lip front discs

Pass 6 Jan 2011 15,414 miles

advise front discs slightly lipped

advise n/s/f tyre on 2mm on the outer edge and close to the tread wear markers on the centre 3/4

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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RV57 OKX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV57 OKX, 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 RV57 OKX registered?

RV57 OKX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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