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RK57 XLA

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,147 mi
Last recorded85,147 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 XLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,147 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 85,074 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 68,635 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 68,235 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to oil on exhaust manifold / heat shield (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel slightly out of shape

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,522 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 43,767 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 43,767 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 41,986 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 41,986 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,982 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 32,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,186 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 25,228 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 25,228 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 18,490 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 10,873 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 6,640 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 XLA is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RK57 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

RK57 XLA is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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The MOT history for RK57 XLA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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