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AD56 BYV

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,163 mi
Last recorded113,163 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 BYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 113,163 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 113,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 108,798 miles

advanced corrosion n/s sill

Fail 19 Jan 2021 108,797 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

advanced corrosion n/s sill

noise from o/s rear brake

Pass 25 Jan 2020 104,785 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 104,784 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,625 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 82,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 79,292 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 79,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 73,015 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 73,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s and o/s rear tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,705 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 61,705 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,108 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 43,225 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 28,513 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2012 28,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 8,463 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 6,089 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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AD56 BYV is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AD56 BYV, 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 AD56 BYV registered?

AD56 BYV is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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