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RK57 XXT

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,052 mi
Last recorded79,052 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 XXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 79,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak from filter

STRONG ADVISE: front brake discs worn/corroded/replacement recommended

STRONG ADVISE:offside front inner rear wishbone bush worn/bonding breaking/replacement recommeded

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills,nearside and offside rear underbody sills,nearside and offside front floors,nearside and offside front inner wings/chassis(behind wheels)

nearside and offside front tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,820 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 71,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 64,864 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion light corrsion to O/S/F subfame mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 64,864 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion light corrsion to O/S/F subfame mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,685 miles

Rear tyres cracked and getting low

light corrsion to o/s/f subframe mounting

Fail 27 Sep 2014 57,674 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate slighty loose

Rear tyres cracked and getting low

light corrsion to o/s/f subframe mounting

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,293 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,828 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads will soon need replacement

rear suspension top mounts worn

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2011 30,276 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 21,744 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 XXT is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver 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 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

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

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The MOT history for RK57 XXT 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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