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RK07 XKO

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,930 mi
Last recorded97,930 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 97,930 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 97,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 90,470 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 90,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Not Adjustable (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm Rear Bush Debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Rear Axle Front Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Rear Axle Front Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play In 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 85,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Incorrectly Fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 79,728 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 79,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,926 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,058 miles

Front tyre treads wearing low

Rear axle bushes weak & perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,639 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 58,798 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 52,012 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 52,012 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 45,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,307 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 23,613 miles

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

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

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 XKO is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XKO, 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 XKO registered?

RK07 XKO is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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