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RV57 GBZ

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

23,386 mi
Last recorded23,386 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 GBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 23,386 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 23,369 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 23,354 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 23,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 16,794 miles

All tyres have minor cuts and stones in treds

Exhaust system front joint and hanger brackets badly corroded

Nearside and offside floor and inner and outer sill strips showing signs of advanced corrosion

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle bushes deteriorated and split on both sides of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2018 16,119 miles

Both rear brake hoses ends corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 15,541 miles

Deep cuts in both rear tyres

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 14,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush starting to unbond (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deep cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2015 12,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 11,691 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 10,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 8,688 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 7,180 miles

O/s wheel arch liner incorrectly fitted

Small dings n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r wheels

Pass 7 Sep 2010 5,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 GBZ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RV57 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

RV57 GBZ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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