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RK57 YAH

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,040 mi
Last recorded62,040 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 62,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted routed incorrectly, fouling wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted routed incorrectly, fouling wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 62,038 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/ subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 61,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

nearside and offside front chassis slight corrosion

nearside centre floor slight corrosion

nearside front floor slight corrosion

offside rear sill to floor slight corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2019 61,980 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

nearside and offside front chassis slight corrosion

nearside centre floor slight corrosion

nearside front floor slight corrosion

offside rear sill to floor slight corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2018 61,555 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front inner wing rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2018 61,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front inner wing rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2017 60,655 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside centre floor slight corrosion

rear sill to floors slight corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,545 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear axle bushes movent

Fail 28 Sep 2016 59,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear axle bushes movent

Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,093 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,891 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 49,092 miles

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

very slight buldge on osf tyre inner side wall

Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,394 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 41,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,600 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,352 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to lift

Handbrake travel long

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

Selector shaft seal weaping

Fail 23 Sep 2010 25,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to lift

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Handbrake travel long

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

Selector shaft seal weaping

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YAH is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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