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RV57 LZL

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,253 mi
Last recorded51,253 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 LZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2017 51,253 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak Suspect thermostat housing ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear tyres tread cracking

offside rear tyre worn on legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,139 miles

both rear tyres tread slightly cracking

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 36,055 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 36,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,323 miles

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

advise front tyres 155 70/13 rear 165 65 /14

advise near side rear tyre perishing & cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise near side rear tyre perishing & cracking

Fail 29 Aug 2012 24,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise near side rear tyre perishing & cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,905 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,043 miles

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

front wheels different size to rear wheels (front wheels 13"steel rear wheels 14"alloy

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 LZL is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LZL, 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 LZL registered?

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

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