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RF57 ATZ

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,797 mi
Last recorded103,797 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 ATZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2024 103,797 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch around fuel filler neck (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch around fuel filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan at seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by axle mounting point x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill to floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan at seatbelt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ON LIMIT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres perishing in tread

corrosion around fuel filler neck at cap

corrosion nearside outer sill/door shut

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both front outer sills

corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail and nearside front floor pan

corrosion to offside front chassis rail

corrosion to offside rear chassis rail and hole at rear of chassis rail not within prescribed area

offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2023 100,911 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 100,089 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill area/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Silll area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 90,307 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 84,839 miles

Chassis has corrosion front and rear

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rubber exhaust mount broken

Fail 19 Jan 2021 84,839 miles

Chassis has corrosion front and rear

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rubber exhaust mount broken

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 80,958 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 80,948 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 80,921 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front slight movement in top mount

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

Offside Front slight movement in top mount

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 77,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front top suspension mounting has movement

Offside front top suspension mounting has movement

Fail 22 Oct 2018 77,499 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front top suspension mounting has movement

Offside front top suspension mounting has movement

Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,777 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 73,777 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 69,410 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,291 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,995 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 53,995 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,842 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,421 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 36,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,905 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 19,491 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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RF57 ATZ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ATZ, 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 ATZ registered?

RF57 ATZ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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