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RJ56 LMO

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,970 mi
Last recorded83,970 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 LMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 83,970 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 83,930 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 83,869 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 83,800 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 83,764 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 83,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 80,779 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 73,742 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 73,742 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 66,300 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 66,300 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,015 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 59,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 51,162 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 43,793 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 36,502 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 28,876 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 22,844 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,635 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 17,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 11,527 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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RJ56 LMO is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RJ56 LMO, 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 RJ56 LMO registered?

RJ56 LMO is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2007.

Is RJ56 LMO safe to buy?

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