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RY57 VNF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,321 mi
Last recorded44,321 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 44,321 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2016 33,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2015 24,920 miles

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

front wipers slightly worn

Offside rear tyre has cracks around the outer edge/perished

Fail 6 Aug 2015 24,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front wipers slightly worn

Offside rear tyre has cracks around the outer edge/perished

Pass 29 Jul 2014 20,098 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Jul 2014 20,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jul 2013 12,720 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 12,720 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 10,814 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 6,838 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 5,392 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 VNF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VNF, 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 VNF registered?

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

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The MOT history for RY57 VNF shows 12 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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