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RK07 XNE

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,565 mi
Last recorded40,565 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2018 40,565 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wing by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wing & sill , by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brakes ; Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Corrosion ; Areas at front inner wings , front floors , chassis rail ( at offside floor )

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant at thermostat housing , coolant level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Oil leak, but not excessive note ; oil level too high (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension ; Both front lower arms bush deteriorated

Tyres ; Nearside front secondary tread bald at inner edge , close to cords

Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,707 miles

Brakes ; Front brake discs corroding on inner face

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear , 10 %

Corrosion ; Area at nearside front prescribed area of subframe

Fuel system ; Fuel tank corroded

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 3 Sep 2016 32,889 miles

Brakes ; front brake discs corroded on inner face

Brakes ; parking brake performance only just passed , 17 % , limit 16 %

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,610 miles

Fuel tank has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2015 29,610 miles

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

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

Fuel tank has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2014 26,052 miles

exhaust hangers starting to corrode

front brake discs slightly pitted

fuel tank has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2014 26,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust hangers starting to corrode

front brake discs slightly pitted

fuel tank has slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 3 Sep 2013 22,228 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f lower arm bush displaced with slight movement

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 22,228 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush displaced with slight movement

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,873 miles

n/s/f tyre bold on raised edges

n/s/f wishbone bush slightly displaced

o/s/f tyre bold on raised edges

o/s/f wishbone bush slightly displaced

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,102 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

note front tyres getting low on edges

Fail 17 Mar 2011 12,102 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

note front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2010 6,535 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 XNE is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XNE, 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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RK07 XNE is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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