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RJ57 LPZ

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,556 mi
Last recorded42,556 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 LPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 42,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 42,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 40,930 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 40,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 39,298 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 37,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 35,163 miles

Some corrosion on O/S front chassis leg

Fail 18 Sep 2020 35,163 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Some corrosion on O/S front chassis leg

Pass 18 Sep 2019 32,586 miles

Coolant level very low

Some surface corrosion on front chassis legs

Pass 26 Sep 2018 29,214 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 25,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm & wearing badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit spare tyre on 1.6mm & aged (made in 2007) dot 2507 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 20,557 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 15,675 miles

COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM

Front WIPERS SMEAR

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS DEEP CRACKS IN OUTER SHOULDER ( 165/65/13 77T) DOT 2407

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2MM AND IS PERISHING ( 165/65/13 77T) DOT 2507 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED ( 165/65/13 77T) DOT 2407

Rear WIPER SPLITING

Tyre worn close to the legal limit SPARE TYRE ON 1.6MM AND PERISHED ( 165/65/13 77T) DOT 2507 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,976 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

condensation offside headlamp and beam pattern weak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 12,256 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 12,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 10,540 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 8,854 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 6,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RJ57 LPZ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RJ57 LPZ, 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 RJ57 LPZ registered?

RJ57 LPZ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is RJ57 LPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ57 LPZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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