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RF07 CYL

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,457 mi
Last recorded116,457 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 CYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 116,457 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 116,457 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 110,711 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 110,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) also insecure as bracket is missing (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level low

Pass 14 May 2015 101,594 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 89,801 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front wipers slight worn.

o/s/r coil spring incomplete but not insecure.

Pass 22 May 2014 89,801 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers slight worn.

o/s/r coil spring incomplete but not insecure.

Fail 11 May 2013 75,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Pass 11 May 2013 75,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Pass 24 May 2012 63,610 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 63,610 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2011 52,106 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 33,480 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 May 2010 33,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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RF07 CYL is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RF07 CYL, 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 RF07 CYL registered?

RF07 CYL is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is RF07 CYL safe to buy?

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