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RF57 GVR

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,235 mi
Last recorded71,235 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 GVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2018 71,235 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch brake pipe to hose fixing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill to chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis holed and corrded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under sill holed and corroding (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear corroding around fuel filler

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

rear of offside rear chassis corroding

rotation noise to offside rear wheel when spun

slight play to both rear axle bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,982 miles

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

corrosion on rear chassis / inner sills

Pass 7 Nov 2016 61,657 miles

both rear inner sills corroding

corrosion around fuel filler flap

engine management light on

exhaust mounts corroding

nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 7 Nov 2016 61,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)

both rear inner sills corroding

corrosion around fuel filler flap

engine management light on

exhaust mounts corroding

nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2015 56,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 56,615 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 51,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 12 Nov 2014 51,254 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,577 miles

NSR tyre deteriated

OSR tyre deteriated

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 39,232 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 31,547 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 25,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 GVR is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF57 GVR, 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 GVR registered?

RF57 GVR is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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