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RF57 KBY

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,032 mi
Last recorded131,032 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2024 131,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In addition nail in tread and leaking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 122,590 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 110,656 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 110,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,754 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Boot floor corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 90,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 90,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 80,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,267 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both inner rear sills corroded and thin

Both inner sills corroded and thin at rear

Child seats fitted to both rear seats

Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,568 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded and thin

Child seats fitted to rear seats

Offside front tyre starting to wear low

Fail 26 Sep 2017 68,568 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded and thin

Child seats fitted to rear seats

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre starting to wear low

Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,227 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on edges

Fail 30 Sep 2016 65,227 miles

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,201 miles

Front discs lipped and pitted on inner edges.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,882 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,090 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,766 miles

Cut in offside front tyre outer wall

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2011 32,060 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,060 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,809 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 23,809 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)

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 KBY is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KBY, 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 KBY registered?

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

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