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RK57 XWG

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,472 mi
Last recorded46,472 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 46,472 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,039 miles

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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside sill starting to corrode

offside sill starting to corrode/lower wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 28 Feb 2020 43,039 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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Nearside Front tyre, wearing inner edge

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre, worn inner edge

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside sill starting to corrode

offside sill starting to corrode/lower wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 4 Mar 2019 27,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective end split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Pass 23 Feb 2018 24,519 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2017 18,611 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting to crack. unable to see cords but strong advise.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 15,337 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres age cracked

all tyres are over 8 years old

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

n/s/f tyre has a cut deep enough to show cords but not in excess of 25mm

Pass 7 Feb 2015 12,546 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

front and rear tyres starting to crack perish

Pass 17 Feb 2014 8,829 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 5,929 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 5,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 4,573 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 4,114 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 XWG is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

RK57 XWG is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2007.

Is RK57 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK57 XWG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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