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RO57 VHF

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,896 mi
Last recorded64,896 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 64,896 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 64,896 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor seat point (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 60,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended beam bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres perished

rusty on under side

Fail 16 Nov 2016 60,387 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended beam bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended beam bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres perished

rusty on under side

Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,544 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 54,544 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 50,275 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 31 Oct 2014 50,275 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,857 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 32,142 miles

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

front brake discs worn inner face

Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,088 miles

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

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 VHF is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

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

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