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RV57 LWK

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,365 mi
Last recorded74,365 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 LWK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 74,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 74,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,009 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 55,581 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 44,695 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 41,203 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Sep 2017 41,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2016 38,872 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

wipers poor

Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,805 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 36,800 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

coolant level low

strong advise osf tyre heavily worn inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,042 miles

front wipers little smeary

Pass 27 Sep 2013 30,721 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 30,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

wipers poor

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,136 miles

strong advise o/s/f wishbone bush poor (seperating from the bonding)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 21,672 miles

advise slight lip front discs

strong advise n/s/f tyre right on the limit at time of test

strong advise o/s/f tyre on 2mm

strong advise o/s/f wishbone bush seperating from the bonding

Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,596 miles

advise n/s/f tyre getting close to the tread wear markers

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 LWK is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV57 LWK registered?

RV57 LWK is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 October 2007.

Is RV57 LWK safe to buy?

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