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RA56 UZG

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,964 mi
Last recorded98,964 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2023 98,964 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside rear inner sills and inner wheel arches holed and broken (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 97,753 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 97,753 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 89,415 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 85,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 81,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 80,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 80,368 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 77,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 73,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 73,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 70,583 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight corrosion on both sides floor to sills and offside rear outer sill

Fail 15 Feb 2016 70,583 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion on both sides floor to sills and offside rear outer sill

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,018 miles

Slight corrosion on both rear floor to sills and both outer sills

Fail 19 Feb 2015 63,018 miles

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

Slight corrosion on both rear floor to sills and both outer sills

Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,726 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 18 Feb 2014 55,726 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Feb 2013 49,274 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,322 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,882 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 30,398 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 UZG is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UZG, 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 UZG registered?

RA56 UZG is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 February 2007.

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