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RO57 XAX

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,303 mi
Last recorded91,303 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2025 91,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door sill corroded by rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted incorrectly fitted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 87,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres void of tread on inner edges close to exposing cords

Fail 27 Jun 2024 87,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres void of tread on inner edges close to exposing cords

Pass 20 Jun 2023 82,216 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 78,590 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 78,590 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside outer sill panel in two places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired offside outer sill panel in two places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2021 70,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NS + OS side skirts corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 70,648 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR + OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

ns + os side skirts corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2020 65,839 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,250 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 57,975 miles

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush beginning to split

oil leak(s) from engine

Pass 5 May 2017 56,271 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split/lifted (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system rusty

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2017 56,271 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split/lifted (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system rusty

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2016 53,273 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 53,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,003 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,616 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,262 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,384 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 22,384 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XAX is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

RO57 XAX is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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