Official DVLA Record

2008 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · RY57 VPD

RY57 VPD

2008 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2008. Recorded mileage 76,802 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD KA
Year / Origin
2008 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 07/05/2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
76,802 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/05/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
1299cc
Mechanical Assessment

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RY57 VPD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
  • 76,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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RY57 VPD Mileage History

  1. 12/12/202263,964 mi
  2. 13/12/202369,861 mi+5,897 mi
  3. 20/01/202576,794 mi+6,933 mi
  4. 09/05/202576,802 mi+8 mi
  5. 09/05/202576,802 mi

Average of roughly 5,334 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RY57 VPD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Jul 2026, 14:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Ka (RY57 VPD) between December 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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