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RF56 MHM

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,696 mi
Last recorded75,696 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 MHM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 75,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 75,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 69,734 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 62,512 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,039 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 57,038 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 54,321 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 54,321 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 52,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 50,467 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,078 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 43,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 43,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,376 miles

see advisory sheet 319908001018

Fail 8 Jan 2011 35,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres slight feathering

front discs worn

nsf worn on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2010 25,216 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet weather

Pass 9 Jan 2010 25,216 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet weather

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 MHM is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple 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 MHM, 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 MHM registered?

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

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