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RK07 VAU

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,117 mi
Last recorded78,117 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 VAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 78,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

noise from clutch when pedal pressed down

Fail 12 Feb 2020 78,084 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

noise from clutch when pedal pressed down

Pass 20 Feb 2019 75,430 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,057 miles

MIL light on

corrosion inner and outer sills, front floor,

damage nearside rear wing

offside front tyre worn

Fail 27 Feb 2018 70,057 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion inner and outer sills, front floor,

damage nearside rear wing

offside front tyre worn

Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 61,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,874 miles

E.M.L on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

P.A.S fluid over filled

coolant appears low

items removed from view

spare wheel missing

Fail 1 Mar 2016 50,874 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

E.M.L on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

P.A.S fluid over filled

coolant appears low

items removed from view

spare wheel missing

Fail 10 Feb 2015 40,747 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,747 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 27,233 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,993 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,684 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,860 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 15,669 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 VAU is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver 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 RK07 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

RK07 VAU is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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