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BK57 RFE

2007 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,068 mi
Last recorded58,068 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 RFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 58,068 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,899 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 54,134 miles

Offside Rear shocker weeping

Offside headlamp condensated

rear of both inner and outer sills corroding

reverse lamp not working

reverse lamp switch leaking oil

Fail 24 Oct 2018 54,314 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shocker weeping

Offside headlamp condensated

rear of both inner and outer sills corroding

reverse lamp not working

reverse lamp switch leaking oil

Pass 14 Nov 2017 49,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 49,789 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlight (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 45,042 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 45,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 38,848 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

oil residue on lower engine

Fail 27 Nov 2015 38,848 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

oil residue on lower engine

Pass 1 Dec 2014 34,045 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre peished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Dec 2014 34,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre peished

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Oct 2013 23,013 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 15,815 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 9,346 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 5,069 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 5,069 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 4,852 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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BK57 RFE is a 2007 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,273 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 BK57 RFE, 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 19 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK57 RFE registered?

BK57 RFE is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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