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RO57 KZW

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,517 mi
Last recorded94,517 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 KZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2024 94,517 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 93,812 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 93,777 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills corrosion starting

Fail 1 Dec 2021 93,777 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sills corrosion starting

Pass 25 Sep 2020 93,765 miles

corrosion on offside inner and outer sills and on nearside inner sill

slight oil leak at back of engine

Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 15 Jun 2018 81,225 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 76,814 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 7 Oct 2017 76,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 16 Oct 2016 68,924 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2015 61,249 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 61,237 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 56,163 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,163 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,051 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,709 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,684 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 24,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,509 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 KZW is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

RO57 KZW is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is RO57 KZW safe to buy?

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