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RV57 CXL

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,500 mi
Last recorded88,500 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 CXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,500 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 88,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 79,942 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion front subframe mounts,inner front arches,seat mounts

surface corrosion inner rear sills,rear chassis,rear axle mounts

Fail 12 Nov 2015 79,942 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

surface corrosion front subframe mounts,inner front arches,seat mounts

surface corrosion inner rear sills,rear chassis,rear axle mounts

Pass 28 Nov 2014 68,757 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear chassis,inner front arches,inner rear sills,

Fail 27 Nov 2014 68,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear chassis,inner front arches,inner rear sills,

Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls and treads

n/s/f wheel inner rim distorted

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arm bushes split

Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 37,249 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,784 miles

Slight side wall damage to off side front tyre.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 28,784 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight side wall damage to off side front tyre.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,389 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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RV57 CXL is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RV57 CXL, 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 RV57 CXL registered?

RV57 CXL is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is RV57 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV57 CXL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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