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RK57 XVU

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,601 mi
Last recorded74,601 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2017 74,601 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing/sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,647 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Outer sills weak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 69,647 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1/4 sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Outer sills weak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,865 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 64,865 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,536 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,676 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 55,676 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,146 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

dampness around steering rack

exhaust corroded

offside outer sill corroded

rear beam axle bushes deteriorated

wipers poor

Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,836 miles

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

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

small cuts to rear tyres

small stonechips to windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,737 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s headlight aim on lower limit

small cuts in all tyre treads

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 XVU is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

RK57 XVU is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is RK57 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK57 XVU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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