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RO57 JHU

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,680 mi
Last recorded102,680 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 JHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 102,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Recommend replacement. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front MacPherson strut has slight play in upper attachment.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Low on inside shoulder. Strongly recommend replacement. 165/65R13 77T. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Recommend repair. Has had welding patch repair previously. (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall shows signs of possible low pressure damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 102,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Recommend replacement. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front MacPherson strut has slight play in upper attachment.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Low on inside shoulder. Strongly recommend replacement. 165/65R13 77T. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Recommend repair. Has had welding patch repair previously. (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall shows signs of possible low pressure damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet extension broken. (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 98,177 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 98,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 84,573 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,040 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 60,738 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 60,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,218 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,203 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 40,203 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,637 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,646 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 27,646 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes noisy on test

Pass 20 Sep 2010 21,510 miles

brakes spongy but effiociency ok

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 JHU is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple 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 JHU, 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 JHU registered?

RO57 JHU is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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