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RA07 LUP

2007 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,164 mi
Last recorded105,164 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 LUP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 105,164 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 105,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 93,314 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 93,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 85,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 75,894 miles

Front discs getting very thin

Handbrake cables starting to fracture

N/s/f inner c/v boot showing grease leaking (no split noticed)

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

O/s/f under wheeel arch trim missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

freont exhaust flexi worn and starting to leak

Fail 9 Aug 2013 75,894 miles

Front discs getting very thin

Handbrake cables starting to fracture

N/s/f inner c/v boot showing grease leaking (no split noticed)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/f under wheeel arch trim missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

freont exhaust flexi worn and starting to leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,581 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

squeak from offside rear brake

Fail 21 Jun 2011 51,852 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,852 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,310 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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RA07 LUP is a 2007 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RA07 LUP, 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 RA07 LUP registered?

RA07 LUP is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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