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AK07 KTE

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,849 mi
Last recorded62,849 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 KTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 62,849 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 59,209 miles

Coolant level low RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Exhaust corroded

Fuel filter corroded RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Reverse light not working RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 59,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant level low RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Exhaust corroded

Fuel filter corroded RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Reverse light not working RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,856 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,095 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 48,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE SIZE 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,108 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,250 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 29,516 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 29,516 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 26,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Aug 2011 24,920 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 24,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,382 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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AK07 KTE is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK07 KTE, 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 AK07 KTE registered?

AK07 KTE is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2007.

Is AK07 KTE safe to buy?

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