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RA07 SJO

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,917 mi
Last recorded67,917 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 SJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 67,917 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2018

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen o\s and n\s (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 64,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front of the wheel (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear of the wheel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear of the wheel (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2016 59,103 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,813 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 47,813 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

eml light on

Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,559 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 38,559 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,987 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Fail 13 Aug 2013 30,987 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 10 Aug 2012 25,531 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 25,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 13,773 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 SJO is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJO, 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 SJO registered?

RA07 SJO is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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