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RF56 CTV

2007 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,944 mi
Last recorded50,944 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 CTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 50,944 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 50,944 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 47,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 47,429 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 47,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 37,880 miles

heavy oil leak[s].

Pass 4 Nov 2016 27,381 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 27,337 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 16,483 miles

nearside front tyre badly perished, worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished slightly

play in offside inner steering joint

Pass 12 Nov 2014 7,186 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 7,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 6,626 miles

Dampness around front port and pipe of ABS module. No leaks visible at time of test.

NSF tyre sidewall perishing and damaged.

OSF tyre slightly perished.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 6,255 miles

advise brake fluid level low

Pass 16 Nov 2011 5,998 miles

strong advise clutch feed pipe damp brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 17 Jan 2011 5,616 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 5,060 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 5,060 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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RF56 CTV is a 2007 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RF56 CTV, 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 RF56 CTV registered?

RF56 CTV is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is RF56 CTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 CTV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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