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RF57 XVC

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,040 mi
Last recorded50,040 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 XVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 50,040 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both rear sill corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 41,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 41,702 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 37,484 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 37,484 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2022 33,702 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 33,694 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 29,627 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 27,696 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 25,250 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 22,508 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 18,987 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 14,974 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 12,169 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 8,919 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 6,744 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 3,422 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 3,422 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 2,412 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 2,047 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 XVC is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC registered?

RF57 XVC is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is RF57 XVC safe to buy?

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