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RF56 WTL

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

82,686 mi
Last recorded82,686 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 WTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2018 82,686 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component 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 inner arch (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))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2017 79,175 miles

corrosion too underside

rear exhaust silencer mount broken

Fail 11 Dec 2017 79,175 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion too underside

rear exhaust silencer mount broken

Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,208 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 7 Dec 2016 72,208 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Dec 2015 64,231 miles

corrosion too underside

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Dec 2015 64,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light, lamp smashed (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red showing white light lamp smashed (1.3.2e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded hole o/s/f door shut area (5.2.6)

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

corrosion too underside

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,150 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside door shut corroded but not within 30cm of any item

Fail 8 Dec 2014 57,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside door shut corroded but not within 30cm of any item

Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,609 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 5 Dec 2013 50,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Dec 2012 43,862 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2012 43,862 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2011 36,830 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 36,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,645 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,417 miles

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 WTL is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WTL, 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 WTL registered?

RF56 WTL is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 2007.

Is RF56 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 WTL shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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