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RA57 KNR

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,852 mi
Last recorded160,852 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 KNR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 160,852 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 160,715 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 149,863 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 143,642 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 143,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 133,631 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 133,627 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 120,394 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 120,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 110,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint also bush deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low on inside edge.

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills.

Fail 14 Sep 2017 110,330 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint also bush deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on inside edge.

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 99,429 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2016 99,429 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,665 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 79,288 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 75,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 75,874 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 61,519 miles

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

n/s/f alloy wheel damaged and buckled

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,781 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 45,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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RA57 KNR is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RA57 KNR, 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 RA57 KNR registered?

RA57 KNR is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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