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RV07 EFL

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,523 mi
Last recorded101,523 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 EFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2016 101,523 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

heat shield loose

Fail 29 Jul 2015 92,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f.tyre.low.on.outside.edge

Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,724 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f.tyre.low.on.outside.edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,311 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s wiper split

Fail 21 Jul 2014 79,311 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s wiper split

Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,703 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 71,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,122 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 14 Aug 2012 64,113 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front tyres very edged off on inside

front brake pads very low & discs worn

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,673 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 51,663 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,769 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 33,983 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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RV07 EFL is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RV07 EFL, 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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RV07 EFL is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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