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RF57 APZ

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,584 mi
Last recorded52,584 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 APZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,584 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bush partly seperated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 52,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bush partly seperated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 49,798 miles

Front subframe mounts corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle mount area corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 49,798 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front subframe mounts corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle mount area corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,007 miles

both front shassi legs corroded

both rear axle bushes perishing

both rear inner sill corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 44,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 44,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,990 miles

offside rear light lense has light damage

Fail 27 Jul 2015 41,990 miles

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

offside rear light lense has light damage

Pass 31 Jul 2014 39,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 35,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Dec 2013 35,229 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 22,315 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Slight brake judder from offside front

Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,434 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

crack in offside rear lamp

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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RF57 APZ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RF57 APZ, 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 RF57 APZ registered?

RF57 APZ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is RF57 APZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 APZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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