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RO57 LBF

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,658 mi
Last recorded83,658 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 LBF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 83,658 miles

brake hoses poor

exhaust rusty

oil leak

sills rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2017 83,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake hoses poor

exhaust rusty

oil leak

sills rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2016 69,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished outer face

fuel tank dented

Fail 21 Dec 2016 69,288 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel tank dented

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished outer face

Pass 22 Dec 2015 62,782 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,155 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,418 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 61,418 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 60,988 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,920 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,383 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

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 LBF is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LBF, 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 LBF registered?

RO57 LBF is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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The MOT history for RO57 LBF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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