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RO57 VNM

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,911 mi
Last recorded43,911 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 43,911 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 42,754 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 41,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 41,091 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 40,490 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 39,763 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 37,899 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 35,902 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 34,500 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 34,008 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 34,005 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,351 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 31,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,688 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 23,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 19,240 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2012 19,240 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2011 16,098 miles

both front wipers are deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2010 13,220 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 VNM is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO57 VNM registered?

RO57 VNM is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is RO57 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO57 VNM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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