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RO57 VHA

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

61,996 mi
Last recorded61,996 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 VHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,996 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2017 58,196 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 58,196 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill both sides next to trailing arm bushes (2.4.A.3)

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,927 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underbody + sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear axle bushes have free play, but not yet considered excessive

Fail 26 Sep 2016 51,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion Underbody + sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear axle bushes have free play, but not yet considered excessive

Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,587 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 45,587 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,875 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,630 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 35,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 30,306 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,306 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 271,097 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 271,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 16,628 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 16,628 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VHA is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VHA, 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 VHA registered?

RO57 VHA is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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