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RF07 DBO

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,609 mi
Last recorded85,609 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 DBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 85,609 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 82,764 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 82,764 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 80,007 miles

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 79,989 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch near filler neck (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 78,297 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion on both outer seals

Fail 25 Jul 2022 78,286 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to mounting bolt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight corrosion on both outer seals

Pass 24 Jul 2021 74,983 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust box hook broken

slight corrosion on both outer seals

Fail 23 Jul 2021 74,983 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

coolant level low

rear exhaust box hook broken

slight corrosion on both outer seals

Pass 22 Jul 2020 72,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight corroded seal both sides

Fail 22 Jul 2020 72,356 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

slight corroded seal both sides

Pass 28 May 2019 69,561 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 28 May 2019 69,561 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and has water on the inside of the lens (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 29 May 2018 68,581 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 May 2017 67,002 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective ()

coolant level below minimum

Pass 1 Jun 2016 65,247 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside reverse light lens broken

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 May 2015 61,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 58,289 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 58,289 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 55,904 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 55,904 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 53,099 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 50,212 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 46,060 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 May 2010 46,060 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 DBO is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DBO, 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 DBO registered?

RF07 DBO is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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