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RV57 NLY

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,554 mi
Last recorded98,554 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 NLY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2021 98,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole neer fuel filler + neer rear shook (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seall (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tralling arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,178 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 90,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 87,245 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 85,818 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyre tread close to limit

Pass 29 Apr 2017 82,558 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Both rack gaiters (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 82,558 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Both rack gaiters (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 74,495 miles

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

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

slight play ns inner rack arm

Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,561 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 64,754 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 64,754 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

areas of both rear tyres have surface perish cracking

headlamp beam patterns becoming diffused

nearside front tyre devoiding of tread on outer edge

spare tyre partialy deflated

Fail 15 Feb 2013 55,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

areas of both rear tyres have surface perish cracking

headlamp beam patterns becoming diffused

nearside front tyre devoiding of tread on outer edge

spare tyre partialy deflated

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,900 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both front brake discs worn,though not to excess

damp patch at gear change area of gearbox

exhaust system corroded in areas,though intact and gas tight

nearside rear tyre cracking in areas

offside front tyre worn shoulders

Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,497 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 35,497 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,414 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 NLY is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

RV57 NLY is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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