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RO57 XAY

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,211 mi
Last recorded125,211 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 XAY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 125,211 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 125,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Body filler /unsuitable repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/Axle location point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 120,274 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe mounting both sides chassis / floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 115,012 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 115,007 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 115,005 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 108,693 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and oil level is low as well (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bush has worn (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 107,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 107,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 105,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 81,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 81,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall slightly cut, not exposing ply/cords

Fail 9 Jan 2018 75,413 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall slightly cut, not exposing ply/cords

Pass 18 Nov 2016 71,909 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 71,906 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,342 miles

All tyres worn on inner edge.

Boot damaged.

Rear exhaust hangers corroded.

Slight oil leak

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/f wheel inner rim damaged.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 63,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe broken (8.2.3)

All tyres worn on inner edge.

Boot damaged.

Interior mirror missing

Rear exhaust hangers corroded.

Slight oil leak

n/s/r side light getting dim

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

o/s/f wheel inner rim damaged.

Both rear tyres heavily perished and splitting (Advise replace)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,543 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,251 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bootlid damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2013 44,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bootlid damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,899 miles

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

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

bootlid damaged /

Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,256 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 18,465 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 XAY is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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