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RO57 VKE

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

34,843 mi
Last recorded34,843 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 VKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 34,843 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle not excessive

Pass 23 Aug 2021 34,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 34,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing

Fail 25 Aug 2020 34,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 34,080 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 32,473 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 32,439 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,059 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 28,743 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 28,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,454 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Fail 25 Aug 2015 26,454 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 24,657 miles

Baby seat fitted to o/s/r

Fail 26 Aug 2014 24,657 miles

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

Baby seat fitted to o/s/r

Pass 23 Aug 2013 20,887 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 20,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

headlight motor on nearside front working all the time when headlights on

Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,326 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 18,324 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 14,588 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 12,282 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 VKE is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE registered?

RO57 VKE is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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