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RA56 FTE

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,608 mi
Last recorded102,608 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 FTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 102,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet support stay missing

Pass 30 Jan 2025 98,296 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount worn

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount worn

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet stay missing

Pass 23 Jan 2024 95,482 miles

Both Sills corroded

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 95,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both Sills corroded

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 91,623 miles

Both front wings have corrosion

Offside slight corrosion on sill panel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 91,623 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front wings have corrosion

Offside slight corrosion on sill panel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,462 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 87,461 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 83,302 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 83,301 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 78,903 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,339 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,789 miles

Nearside indicator switch self cancel function inoperative

Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,228 miles

All 4 tyres starting to wear low

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

Nearside Front tyre punctured screw in shoulder of tread

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 60,143 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 54,906 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,573 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,943 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,811 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing

Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,848 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 20,012 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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RA56 FTE is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA56 FTE, 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 RA56 FTE registered?

RA56 FTE is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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