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RO57 DXF

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,410 mi
Last recorded72,410 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 DXF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 72,410 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 72,392 miles

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

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 70,302 miles

Nearside Rear forming corrosion around fuel filler neck

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 70,302 miles

Nearside Rear forming corrosion around fuel filler neck

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 65,954 miles

Nearside Front Wiper Blade Slight Deterioration

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight Corrosion Around Fuel Filler Neck

Fail 13 Jun 2017 65,954 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Wiper Blade Slight Deterioration

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight Corrosion Around Fuel Filler Neck

Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,021 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,760 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Fail 14 Sep 2015 58,759 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,378 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 51,378 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,507 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 36,181 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,038 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 19,515 miles

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

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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RO57 DXF is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO57 DXF, 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 RO57 DXF registered?

RO57 DXF is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2007.

Is RO57 DXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO57 DXF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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