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RK57 XLC

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,476 mi
Last recorded29,476 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 XLC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 29,476 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 28,291 miles

rear bush on o/s/f suspension arm starting to were

Pass 23 Sep 2023 26,834 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 25,321 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 25,321 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 24,331 miles

crakes on outer tread of o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2020 22,978 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 21,590 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 20,483 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 20,483 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 19,416 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 17,851 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 16,139 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 14,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 12,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 12,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,172 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 8,173 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 6,658 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 XLC is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RK57 XLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK57 XLC registered?

RK57 XLC is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is RK57 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK57 XLC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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