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RA57 MWF

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,921 mi
Last recorded102,921 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 MWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 102,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 102,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 97,769 miles

Bonnet latch defective - cable may require adjustment or repair

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

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

Nearside Rear Panel corroding but not yet excessive

Offside Front Door sill corroding but not yet excessive

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 97,433 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Bonnet latch defective - cable may require adjustment or repair

Coolant level low

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

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

Nearside Rear Panel corroding but not yet excessive

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door sill corroding but not yet excessive

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 87,568 miles

Front Bonnet catch / cable defective

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 87,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bonnet catch / cable defective

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

Front Coolant leak Coolant bottle cap not closed properly ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 - worn inner edge / 2.7mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/13 - 2.5mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/70 - worn inner edge / 2mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 74,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 60,724 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 60,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 47,629 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,037 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 41,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 37,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 37,512 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 33,302 miles

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

nearside front top mount weak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 33,302 miles

nearside front top mount weak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,624 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 21,130 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 13,234 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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RA57 MWF is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MWF, 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 MWF registered?

RA57 MWF is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is RA57 MWF safe to buy?

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