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RF56 MHL

2007 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,066 mi
Last recorded75,066 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 MHL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 75,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 70,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 70,441 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 70,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left ACCIDENT DAMAGED (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low ACCIDENT DAMAGED (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER /REAR JOINT CORRODED AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front BOTH TOP MOUNTS HAVE PLAY

Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,928 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Both (6.1.B.2)

Power steering resi loose

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 63,928 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion Both (6.1.B.2)

Power steering resi loose

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 61,969 miles

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

battery loose

Pass 4 Jul 2015 57,262 miles

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

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

offside fornt tyre is worn smooth on inner edge and is cracked/ perished

offside front tyre is cracked/ perished on tread

surafec corrosion to underside of vehicle and sill areas

Fail 2 Jul 2015 57,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

nearside front upper suspension mounting bearing feels rough when rotated

offside fornt tyre is worn smooth on inner edge and is cracked/ perished

offside front tyre is cracked/ perished on tread

surafec corrosion to underside of vehicle and sill areas

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,411 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,499 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 38,090 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,632 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 29,632 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,807 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 19,590 miles

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

Offside Front 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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RF56 MHL is a 2007 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RF56 MHL, 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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RF56 MHL is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 February 2007.

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