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RJ57 OTH

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,541 mi
Last recorded80,541 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 OTH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,541 miles

Rear silencer rear bracket broken

Pass 3 Jan 2020 78,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 12 Dec 2018 76,067 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,664 miles

Front tyres below 1.6mm on outer and inner edges

Unable to check rear seatbelts fully due to child seats fitted.

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 72,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres below 1.6mm on outer and inner edges

Unable to check rear seatbelts fully due to child seats fitted.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 70,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front tyres bald on edges

Fail 12 Dec 2016 70,855 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,697 miles

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

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2015 64,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 55,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 45,829 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 45,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 29,440 miles

front pads getting low and discs worn and lipped

Pass 18 Dec 2010 22,163 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 OTH is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTH, 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 RJ57 OTH registered?

RJ57 OTH is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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