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RA56 LHM

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,372 mi
Last recorded51,372 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 LHM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 51,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sills are corroded

oil level is low

slight oil leaks

Fail 5 Jan 2021 51,372 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sills are corroded

oil level is low

slight oil leaks

Pass 4 Jan 2020 47,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear and front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear and front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 47,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear and front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear and front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 44,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2018

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, 3 corrosion holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 41,749 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 41,749 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 41,740 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak ()

front floor weak

o\s and n\s rear inner to outer sills weak

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 39,684 miles

wet conditions

Pass 29 Dec 2015 37,868 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Dec 2014 34,929 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 31,515 miles

wet conditions

Fail 30 Dec 2013 31,515 miles

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

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

wet conditions

Pass 7 Jan 2013 27,098 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 21,966 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 17,409 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,149 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 LHM is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver 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 RA56 LHM, 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 LHM registered?

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

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