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RK57 YBF

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,961 mi
Last recorded80,961 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 80,961 miles

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

Surface rust underfloor

Fail 26 Jun 2024 80,961 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Surface rust underfloor

Pass 23 Jun 2023 67,011 miles

Offside Rear boot floor/inner arch holed outside prescribed areas

patches of corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2023 67,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear boot floor/inner arch holed outside prescribed areas

patches of corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2022 64,847 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to all underside

Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,370 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underbody

previous welding repairs to underside and sills

Fail 31 Aug 2021 62,370 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underbody

previous welding repairs to underside and sills

Pass 7 Sep 2020 61,060 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills and floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 61,060 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing /subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills and floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer both sidesills corroding

Front both tyres getting low and all tyres perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

exhaust system corroding, supports weak

fuel filler area corroding

Fail 23 Sep 2019 59,698 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sidesill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above rear silencer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both heavily (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer both sidesills corroding

Front both tyres getting low and all tyres perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

exhaust system corroding, supports weak

fuel filler area corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2018 57,443 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,479 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2016 50,176 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 50,176 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 44,713 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 44,713 miles

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

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 bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perished (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 bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,562 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 31,548 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 27,700 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,686 miles

Heavy front tyre wear to offside inner edge

Pitting to front brake disc's

Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,169 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 YBF is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YBF, 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 YBF registered?

RK57 YBF is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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