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RY57 VKB

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,336 mi
Last recorded95,336 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 VKB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 95,336 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,676 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,392 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 85,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 77,511 miles

Coolant level low

Front lower arm bushes starting to unbond

Fuel filter lightly corroded

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

Oil leaks

Pass 31 Jan 2015 69,898 miles

Front tyres cracking

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fuel filter lightly corroded

Coolant level low

Offside front lower arm bushes starting to unbond

Oil leak

Sight travel in brake pedal

Pass 25 Jan 2014 60,925 miles

Front tyres lightly cracking

Offside lower arm bush starting to unbond

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2013 61,638 miles

Offside front lower arm bush starting to unbond

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2012 42,958 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 34,647 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 VKB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB registered?

RY57 VKB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 February 2008.

Is RY57 VKB safe to buy?

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