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RW52 MLW

2023 Ford Ka

White Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,758 mi
Last recorded47,758 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW52 MLW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2023
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 47,758 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 38,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 38,509 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 26,436 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 26,436 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 18,028 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 10,146 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 6,085 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 6,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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RW52 MLW is a 2023 Ford Ka in White. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RW52 MLW, 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 3 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RW52 MLW registered?

RW52 MLW is a 2023 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2023.

Is RW52 MLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RW52 MLW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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