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RE07 DYJ

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,972 mi
Last recorded106,972 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 DYJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 106,972 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play strong advisory for replacement (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose plastic wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

boot floor corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2024 106,972 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play strong advisory for replacement (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose plastic wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

boot floor corroded

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 105,709 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 105,679 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 105,623 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 105,246 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 104,131 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 104,130 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 93,668 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,834 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,196 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 72,044 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 64,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,823 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 59,915 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished/split

Pass 16 Apr 2013 50,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,690 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,959 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 35,959 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 27,353 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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RE07 DYJ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE07 DYJ, 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 RE07 DYJ registered?

RE07 DYJ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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