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RA56 LHO

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

49,198 mi
Last recorded49,198 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 LHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 49,198 miles

Both front tyres damaged on outer sidewall

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 65 r13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body damage

Power steering reservoir damp

Fail 6 Feb 2017 49,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres damaged on outer sidewall

Engine management light on

Engine misfiring

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 65 r13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body damage

Power steering reservoir damp

Pass 8 Feb 2016 45,406 miles

Offside number plate holder insecure

body damage n/s/r

exhaust system rusty

oil very low

Fail 6 Feb 2016 45,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside number plate holder insecure

body damage n/s/r

exhaust system rusty

oil very low

Pass 3 Feb 2015 39,906 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 39,898 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side rear tyre perished

oil below minimum, 1.5 ltrs added to enable test

Pass 5 Feb 2014 36,121 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

off side rear tyre perished

off side registration plate light security poor

Fail 3 Feb 2014 36,107 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear tyre perished

off side rear tyre perished

off side registration plate light security poor

oil below minimum, 1.5 ltrs added to enable

Pass 28 Jan 2013 31,868 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 31,864 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn low

front brakes binding

Pass 2 Feb 2012 27,932 miles

Front brake hoses tight between bracket and brake caliper(lock to lock check)

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracked in sidewalls

main baem warning light not working

Fail 2 Feb 2012 27,932 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake hoses tight between bracket and brake caliper(lock to lock check)

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracked in sidewalls

Spare wheel carrier loose

main baem warning light not working

Pass 4 Feb 2011 23,733 miles

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Feb 2010 18,956 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 18,956 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LHO is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LHO, 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 LHO registered?

RA56 LHO is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 February 2007.

Is RA56 LHO safe to buy?

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