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RF57 HCU

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,144 mi
Last recorded72,144 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 72,144 miles

rusty underbody plus rusty sills

Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,656 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 68,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 64,616 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 64,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 56,584 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 56,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,204 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 47,204 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 37,161 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 26,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres sidewalls becoming perished

Pass 8 Jan 2013 26,393 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres sidewalls becoming perished

Pass 3 Jan 2012 19,749 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 15,857 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 HCU is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc 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 HCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF57 HCU?

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What year was RF57 HCU registered?

RF57 HCU is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is RF57 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 HCU 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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