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RF57 XSY

2007 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,564 mi
Last recorded104,564 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 XSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,564 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Both inner sills corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2019 104,564 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both inner sills corroded

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

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 90,686 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded

tested wet

Fail 28 Feb 2018 90,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded

tested wet

Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,458 miles

Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Rear Both Tyres Close To Legal Limit On 3mm

Slight Corrosion Around Fuel Filler

Fail 28 Feb 2017 77,458 miles

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

Exhaust System Corroded But Not Leaking Gas

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Bald Both Edges

Offside Front Tyre Bald Inner Edge & Tread Very Low Outer Edge

Oil Leak

Rear Both Tyres Close To Legal Limit On 3mm

Slight Corrosion Around Fuel Filler

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,513 miles

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

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 4 Mar 2015 47,406 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,406 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 36,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 36,857 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 28,674 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,283 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 18,438 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 XSY is a 2007 Ford Ka in Yellow 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 XSY, 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

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What year was RF57 XSY registered?

RF57 XSY is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2007.

Is RF57 XSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 XSY 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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