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AJ57 OEV

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,103 mi
Last recorded76,103 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 OEV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 76,103 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 76,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 76,084 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing support / fuel filler neck area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 56,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 51,250 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 42,375 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 42,156 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 29,589 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 29,496 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 13,874 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 13,873 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 12,692 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 11,308 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 9,999 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 9,902 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 8,658 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 7,268 miles

slight noise from o/s rear hub possibly wheel bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 5,904 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 4,916 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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AJ57 OEV is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ57 OEV, 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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AJ57 OEV is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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