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AK07 YXY

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

93,550 mi
Last recorded93,550 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 YXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2021 93,550 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg has a large corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced nsf floor pan/sill near nsf wheel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg has a large corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor and bumper brackets corroded heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hangar touching body (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temporary repair on back box hangar (6.1.2 (a))

lots of under seal on under side

Fail 22 Feb 2021 93,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all welding repairs heavily under sealed

Fail 7 Dec 2020 93,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 87,704 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 18 May 2019 87,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2018 83,020 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,140 miles

Both front brake discs badly corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 80,138 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill has heavy corrosion and holes in various places along the outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill has heavy corrosion and holes all along the outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Emissions not tested no engine oil registering on the dip stick (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2016 76,665 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 May 2015 73,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front lower arm bushes cracking/perished

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded

signs of oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 73,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front lower arm bushes cracking/perished

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded

signs of oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 68,284 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes split

both front road wheels bent

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 9 May 2014 68,260 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

both front lower arms rear bushes split

both front road wheels bent

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 13 May 2013 62,544 miles

Both front lower aarm rear bushes starting to separate

Exhaust corroded

N/S/R shock top mount has play

Sills starting too corrode

Fail 13 May 2013 62,543 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front lower aarm rear bushes starting to separate

Exhaust corroded

N/S/R shock top mount has play

Sills starting too corrode

Pass 14 May 2012 52,988 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

off side rear tyre wall worn

Pass 19 May 2011 43,322 miles

NSF OSF LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE

Pass 21 May 2010 33,084 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 33,084 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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 YXY is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YXY, 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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AK07 YXY is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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