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RO57 HNX

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,035 mi
Last recorded72,035 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 HNX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2025 72,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

both front headlights slightly out of focus

n/s front floor pan corroding

n/s front headlight unit lens damaged

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges cracking/perishing on 2m

o/s front tyre 3.5m

o/s rear tyre cracking/perishing

o/s rear tyre over 10 years old

Pass 22 Jan 2024 68,352 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s front floor pan starting to corrode

n/s front headlight unit lens damaged

n/s rear inner sill starting to corrode

n/s rear tyre worn on edges on 2.5m

o/s front inner sill starting to corrode

o/s rear tyre cracking/perishing and on 3.5m

o/s rear tyre over 10 years old

slight noise to o/s front axle

Pass 21 Jan 2023 62,232 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front bottom arm rearmost bushes starting to perish

front floor starting to corrode

front subframe slight corrosion

heat shield for cat loose

n/s/front tyre wear on outside

n/s/rear tyre perishing wear on outer

o/s/rear tyre starting to perish

slight damage to n/s/front headlight

Pass 24 Jan 2022 56,474 miles

n/s headlamp unit damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2022 56,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s headlamp unit damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2021 51,240 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2021 51,228 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2019 43,842 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 43,779 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 39,812 miles

Front 2 x tyres slightly perished inner side walls....

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces deteriorated.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen small stone chip nearside....

Fail 11 Jul 2018 39,807 miles

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

Front 2 x tyres slightly perished inner side walls....

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner surfaces deteriorated.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen small stone chip nearside....

Pass 3 Jul 2017 37,183 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,466 miles

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)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 32,983 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 32,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,078 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,003 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 17,777 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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RO57 HNX is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HNX, 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 HNX registered?

RO57 HNX is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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