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AK07 SXW

2007 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,241 mi
Last recorded174,241 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Fiesta62,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 SXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2025 174,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 168,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seats are slightly tricky to tilt forwards

Lower Engine mounting bush is deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 168,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seats are slightly tricky to tilt forwards

Lower Engine mounting bush is deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 161,420 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 150,436 miles

n/s/f ball joint dust cover deterioated

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2022 150,436 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear axel bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/f ball joint dust cover deterioated

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2021 136,449 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 136,446 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shields are loose

Pass 6 Mar 2020 129,130 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shields are slightly loose

Pass 13 Mar 2019 121,351 miles

exhaust heat shields are loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 121,349 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust heat shields are loose

Pass 22 Feb 2018 112,034 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 105,182 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 98,856 miles

O/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,403 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 86,289 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 81,633 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,319 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 72,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,497 miles

osf seat tilt handle missing

Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,519 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AK07 SXW is a 2007 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 62,922 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 Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK07 SXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK07 SXW is a 2007 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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