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RA57 ZTX

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,785 mi
Last recorded63,785 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 ZTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 63,785 miles

corrosion not through all skins front chassis + inner sills + all inner wheel arches

n/s number plate light not working

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 29 Apr 2019 63,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

corrosion not through all skins front chassis + inner sills + all inner wheel arches

n/s number plate light not working

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,209 miles

corrosion not through all skins front chassis + rear inner sills + front + rear inner wheel arches

Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,358 miles

Offside rear tyre perished in the tread.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 57,358 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre perished in the tread.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,674 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush. (2.4.F.3)

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 52,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,242 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 44,242 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 33,536 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 25,912 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 16,327 miles

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

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 ZTX is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZTX, 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 ZTX registered?

RA57 ZTX is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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