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AD56 CGV

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

53,354 mi
Last recorded53,354 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 CGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 53,354 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 53,354 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 52,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 52,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 51,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 51,350 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 49,359 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 44,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 40,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 37,510 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Rear tyre worn out if shape on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2019 34,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 32,024 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 29,269 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 29,269 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 26,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 26,007 miles

Braking system leaking hose from fluid resevior (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 20,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 20,276 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 17,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 17,150 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 15,340 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 15,340 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,652 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 12,034 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2010 9,274 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 CGV is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD56 CGV registered?

AD56 CGV is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 February 2007.

Is AD56 CGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD56 CGV shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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