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RO57 VHJ

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,279 mi
Last recorded62,279 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 62,279 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres close to limits

Fail 8 Feb 2018 62,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres close to limits

Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,289 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 49,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 39,697 miles

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

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

corrosion to fuel tank

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2016 39,684 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion to fuel tank

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 29,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

front wipers slight streaking / smearing

o/s/f lower arm rear bush bonding starting to seperate but not resulting in excessive movement

o/s/f tyre has side wall damage but not showing any cords

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 18,195 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

age cracking to rear tyres

exhaust corroded

some cuts to front tyre walls

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2014 18,195 miles

age cracking to rear tyres

exhaust corroded

some cuts to front tyre walls

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2013 15,080 miles

exhaust corroded

slight movement n/s/f top mounting

slight unbonding to o/s/f lower arm inner bush

Pass 20 Feb 2012 12,967 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

Fail 20 Feb 2012 12,967 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 9,963 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 VHJ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

RO57 VHJ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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