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RV57 OAM

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,401 mi
Last recorded96,401 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 96,401 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 96,378 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (165/60-14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 89,711 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (165/60-14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,507 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 79,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,310 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 61,829 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 61,829 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,525 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,529 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,976 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,608 miles

all wipers split and smearing

front brakes heavily worn/scored and corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,838 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 OAM is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OAM, 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 OAM registered?

RV57 OAM is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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