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RK07 BDE

2007 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,284 mi
Last recorded78,284 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 BDE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,284 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 78,284 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 73,416 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 73,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 69,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 69,401 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,977 miles

corrosion to inner sills and front floor

Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,013 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 58,858 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,457 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 47,457 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,038 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 35,790 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 35,790 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 31,562 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 26,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 22,271 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,252 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 20,873 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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RK07 BDE is a 2007 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RK07 BDE, 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 RK07 BDE registered?

RK07 BDE is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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The MOT history for RK07 BDE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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