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RY57 NTK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,564 mi
Last recorded30,564 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 NTK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 30,564 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 30,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 28,040 miles

both rear tyres cracked

nearside front tyre worn on the edges

offside headlamp screw loose but secure

Fail 11 Jan 2014 25,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2014 25,613 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2013 23,097 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 23,097 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 20,202 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,752 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 NTK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY57 NTK, 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 NTK registered?

RY57 NTK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is RY57 NTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY57 NTK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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