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RY57 NWP

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,207 mi
Last recorded100,207 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2024 100,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 96,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 91,811 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre tread slight wear on outer edge

Fail 21 Jan 2022 91,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre tread slight wear on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2021 87,615 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 84,393 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 78,213 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,623 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,134 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 58,049 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 50,144 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,850 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 39,008 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,745 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 29 Jan 2011 29,054 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 NWP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NWP, 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 RY57 NWP registered?

RY57 NWP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is RY57 NWP safe to buy?

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