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RJ57 LVW

2007 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,644 mi
Last recorded93,644 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 LVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 93,644 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak/exhaust flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner/close to subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting close to subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and other sill/close to subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion around fuel cap/covered with taped

sills corroded/inner and outer

Pass 17 Mar 2025 92,029 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion around fuel cap

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2024 89,484 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 89,384 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 84,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside steering gaiter insecure/missing clip

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

rusty around fuel cap

under body corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 80,702 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

rusty around fuel cap

Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,038 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 76,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 74,179 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 74,177 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,260 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 60,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,760 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 46,358 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 46,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 44,841 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 41,017 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 36,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,983 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 31,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 26,553 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 20,947 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 LVW is a 2007 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

RJ57 LVW is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 October 2007.

Is RJ57 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ57 LVW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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