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AK07 YZB

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,548 mi
Last recorded85,548 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2023 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc corroded and braking surface greatly reduced . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc corroded , braking surface greatly reduced . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member and boot floor badly corroded and holed , boot floor is not attached , and therefore the vehicle structure and rigidity is badly compromised , rear cross member mostly rusted away. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

spare wheel carrier rear mounting is insecure due to being attached to corroded and insecure boot floor panel. (no spare wheel in carrier at present)

Pass 7 Jul 2022 84,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking surfaces, braking area reduced . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking surfaces, braking area reduced . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 84,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension strengthening plate area rusted and holed as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan rusted and holed as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill rusted and holed as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to axle mounting rusted and holed as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking surfaces, braking area reduced . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking surfaces, braking area reduced . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 82,218 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes are worn and have some movement in , not excessive at present.

both side inner sills showing signs of corrosion , but ok at present. outer sills also corroded , but ok at present.

Fail 16 Jul 2021 82,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush separated from arm as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes are worn and have some movement in , not excessive at present.

both side inner sills showing signs of corrosion , but ok at present. outer sills also corroded , but ok at present.

Pass 31 Jul 2020 80,109 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 80,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 77,270 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 77,270 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush worn and detached from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 72,926 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Jul 2018 72,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /floor marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Jul 2017 68,715 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

slight corroision to offside and nearside floor

Fail 6 Jul 2017 68,710 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

slight corroision to offside and nearside floor

Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,542 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 62,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,802 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 44,795 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s/r tye side walls perished / damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2014 44,795 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s/r tye side walls perished / damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2014 39,240 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm on edges

coolant level low (topped up before emmision test)

fuel filter corroding

slight cracking to sidewall and tread of n/s/r tyre

spare tyre flat

steering rack pinion seal damp

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen

wear to front brake discs

Fail 2 Jan 2014 39,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn to 2mm on edges

coolant level low (topped up before emmision test)

fuel filter corroding

slight cracking to sidewall and tread of n/s/r tyre

spare tyre flat

steering rack pinion seal damp

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen

wear to front brake discs

Pass 28 Dec 2012 33,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

fuel filter corroding

Pass 30 Dec 2011 29,855 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 29,855 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 26,704 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2011 26,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 21 May 2010 20,833 miles

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

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

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 YZB is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YZB, 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 YZB is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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