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RK57 XUL

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,707 mi
Last recorded75,707 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2018 75,707 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 72,089 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 72,089 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened EDGE (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL PANEL (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2016 66,908 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 66,875 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,881 miles

Front advise both front tyresworn

Offside Front advise o/s/f lower wishbone mounting requires replacing in near future

Fail 4 Sep 2015 56,881 miles

Front advise both front tyresworn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front advise o/s/f lower wishbone mounting requires replacing in near future

Pass 6 Sep 2014 47,781 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,100 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,100 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 24,557 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,955 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)

Nearside tyre worn on inside

Offside front tyre worn on inside

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 XUL is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUL, 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 XUL registered?

RK57 XUL is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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