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RK07 XLB

2007 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,993 mi
Last recorded73,993 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,993 miles

bonnet badly fitted

front disk slightly pitted

o/s/f indicator len s damaged

coolant level low

Fail 7 Mar 2015 73,993 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bonnet badly fitted

front disk slightly pitted

o/s/f indicator len s damaged

coolant level low

Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,811 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 59,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,127 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet catch stiff and bonnet will not seat correctly

damage to n/s front tyre outer side wall

o/s front wheel has damage to the inner rim

small oil leak from gearbox

windscreen chiped

wiper blades worn badly

Fail 18 Mar 2013 46,108 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet catch stiff and bonnet will not seat correctly

damage to n/s front tyre outer side wall

o/s front wheel has damage to the inner rim

small oil leak from gearbox

windscreen chiped

wiper blades worn badly

Pass 17 Mar 2012 32,444 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)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 32,444 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)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,262 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 18,928 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 XLB is a 2007 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XLB, 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 XLB registered?

RK07 XLB is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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