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RK07 VBO

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,804 mi
Last recorded74,804 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 VBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,804 miles

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

inner and outer sills rusty

jacked up on rear axle due to rusty sills

Pass 28 Feb 2020 70,327 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

inner and outer sills rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2020 70,316 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2019 65,006 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 65,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 59,511 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,320 miles

rear tyres cracking

slight movement rear axle bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,185 miles

both front tyres low on edge

Fail 23 Feb 2015 41,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front discs liped

offside rear tyre pearishing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 41,534 miles

both front discs liped

offside rear tyre pearishing

Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,583 miles

front pads wearing close to limit

outer sills rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,417 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 31,417 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,085 miles

off side front tyre on legal limit

Fail 6 Mar 2012 26,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side front tyre on legal limit

Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,516 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 15,486 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 VBO is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK07 VBO, 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 VBO registered?

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

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