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RF57 JYY

2007 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,038 mi
Last recorded84,038 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 JYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 84,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 78,779 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, top mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 78,777 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, top mounts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 76,712 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 70,342 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 69,307 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 69,307 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 65,428 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 65,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 61,336 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 61,336 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 56,248 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lowest, 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 1 Dec 2017 52,448 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 52,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 48,712 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perishing 2007 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perishing 2007 y o m (4.1.E.1)

Slightly uneven front brake application on roller brake test

Slightly uneven rear brake application on roller brake test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside too 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge too 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,680 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 34,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,469 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,174 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 20,910 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 15,909 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 JYY is a 2007 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JYY, 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 JYY registered?

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

Is RF57 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 JYY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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