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RA56 LDO

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,397 mi
Last recorded86,397 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 LDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 86,397 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 83,102 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 71,015 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2016 71,015 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2015 57,743 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 57,742 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre tread

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 45,439 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 45,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 32,360 miles

Offside rear tyre perished.

Slight play in both rear top mounts.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 23,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake fluid level low

front pads low

Fail 28 Nov 2012 23,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level low

front pads low

Pass 30 Nov 2011 8,472 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 8,472 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 7,868 miles

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

slight damage nearside rear tyre outer wall

slight scuffing nearside front tyre and wheel

Pass 7 Oct 2009 6,568 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 6,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 LDO is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RA56 LDO, 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 LDO registered?

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

Is RA56 LDO safe to buy?

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