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RV57 SVJ

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,825 mi
Last recorded74,825 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 74,825 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 74,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 68,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 63,196 miles

Engine oil level on min

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside headlamp contains moisture

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

spare wheel missing from underside

Pass 19 Oct 2015 60,560 miles

Nearside condensation in headlamp

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished

clutch hydraulic feed pipe leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,271 miles

Both rear tyres are perished.

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

Nearside front tyre tread is worn almost smooth on inner edge,possibly tracking?

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

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated but can be read at 20mtrs,therefore is a pass.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 58,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both rear tyres are perished.

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

Nearside front tyre tread is worn almost smooth on inner edge,possibly tracking?

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

Rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 May 2013 55,589 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 55,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly worn

rear number plate cracked

slight damage to both sides of vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2012 46,976 miles

rear number plate cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs slightly worn

slight damage to both sides of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2010 40,042 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 SVJ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

RV57 SVJ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is RV57 SVJ safe to buy?

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