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RO57 LCW

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,674 mi
Last recorded76,674 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 LCW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,674 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 76,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,514 miles

Both front floors corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2015 68,514 miles

Both front floors corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre cut been glued

fuel filter corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 62,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,204 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,526 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,076 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2011 46,071 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2010 39,762 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 LCW is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LCW, 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 LCW registered?

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

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