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RA57 ZVT

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,440 mi
Last recorded90,440 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 ZVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,440 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 87,344 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 86,087 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,638 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2015 79,638 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2013 66,887 miles

Both front wiper blades splitting at ends

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Condensation in both headlamp units

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,887 miles

Both front wiper blades splitting at ends

Condensation in both headlamp units

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 55,570 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 55,570 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 45,946 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wear to both front brake discs

Pass 15 Dec 2011 45,946 miles

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

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

wear to both front brake discs

Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,355 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 ZVT is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

RA57 ZVT is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is RA57 ZVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 ZVT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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