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AD07 XTE

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,673 mi
Last recorded74,673 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 XTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 74,673 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 74,673 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 74,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged,cracked almost to excess (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front ABS wire not fully clipped and fouling components

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead bent. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear fuel cap/fuel filler area,inner wing corroded and holed,with closer inspection maybe to excess.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed flex hose ill fitted. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead bent (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides beam axle large bushes deteriated to almost to excess.with closer inspection maybe. (2.4.G.2)

pre checks no coolant in header tank,topped up with water.recommend anti freeze check.vehicle boiled during test.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 69,765 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2015 69,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 66,156 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2013 62,776 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,801 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 60,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,116 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 54,116 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,994 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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AD07 XTE is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AD07 XTE, 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 AD07 XTE registered?

AD07 XTE is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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