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RK57 LME

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,621 mi
Last recorded44,621 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 LME
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 44,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective below 1.6mm tread depth, roadwheel damaged ()

Fail 1 Mar 2021 44,621 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 32,479 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 32,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 31,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 31,761 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both torn on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp beam pattern poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 31,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 30,264 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 29,449 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 28,255 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 23,127 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 23,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 18,060 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 12,139 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 8,464 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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RK57 LME is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RK57 LME, 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 RK57 LME registered?

RK57 LME is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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