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RY57 LDV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,243 mi
Last recorded56,243 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 LDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2022 56,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure coil spring not sat in top mount correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill section has hole in by rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side sill has hole with prescribed seat belt anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

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

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Front clutch slipping

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 54,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 54,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 52,493 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 43,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 40,067 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 40,011 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 32,217 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 19,882 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 15,074 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 11,715 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 8,055 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 6,770 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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RY57 LDV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RY57 LDV, 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 RY57 LDV registered?

RY57 LDV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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