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RF57 HDU

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

99,497 mi
Last recorded99,497 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2020 99,497 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 90,146 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 81,523 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 81,523 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,551 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 72,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,477 miles

items removed from view prior to test.

Fail 14 Jan 2016 64,477 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working offside and nearside. (1.1.C.1d)

items removed from view prior to test.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,984 miles

coolant level below minimum

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 55,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 29 Jan 2014 50,253 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 50,253 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,435 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 47,435 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking recommend replace soon!!!

Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,898 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,118 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 13 Nov 2010 30,118 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked

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 HDU is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 RF57 HDU, 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 HDU registered?

RF57 HDU is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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