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RJ57 UEW

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,461 mi
Last recorded76,461 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 UEW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 76,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner and outer sills corroded

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

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 76,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill, near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 70,712 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 70,712 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 65,059 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,708 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 58,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 46,468 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 33,462 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 31,769 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 30,366 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 30,364 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 28,668 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 26,701 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,782 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 21,218 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 17,798 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 13,288 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 UEW is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc 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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

RJ57 UEW is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is RJ57 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ57 UEW 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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