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RJ57 LUA

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,216 mi
Last recorded44,216 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 LUA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 44,216 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 43,884 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 42,801 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 42,778 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 41,214 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 39,538 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 39,538 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 37,403 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 35,785 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 32,960 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,113 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 29,688 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,805 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,674 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 19,943 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,217 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 12,124 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,766 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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RJ57 LUA is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LUA, 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 LUA registered?

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

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The MOT history for RJ57 LUA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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