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AK07 ZYV

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,932 mi
Last recorded70,932 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 ZYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 70,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 70,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 65,630 miles

Front both front upper suspension mounts has slight play

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

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

exhaust bracket is corroded of near the front

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 11 Feb 2021 65,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both front upper suspension mounts has slight play

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

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

exhaust bracket is corroded of near the front

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 17 Feb 2020 57,943 miles

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

Front antiroll bar d ring bushes are slightly worn

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

knocking noise coming from the front of vehicle unable to find the source

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle and to outer sills

welding carried out sealed over hard to inspect

Fail 7 Feb 2020 57,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside lower rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside lower rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front antiroll bar d ring bushes are slightly worn

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

knocking noise coming from the front of vehicle unable to find the source

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle and to outer sills

Pass 31 Jan 2019 56,662 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,805 miles

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

slight corrosion to varous places

Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,937 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

slight corrosion to varous places

Fail 20 Feb 2017 52,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres starting to perish

slight corrosion to varous places

Pass 9 Mar 2016 50,843 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 50,843 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 39,230 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,230 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 30,895 miles

Re check front tyre within 3,000 miles.3mm

Fail 28 Mar 2014 30,885 miles

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

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

Re check front tyre within 3,000 miles.3mm

Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,546 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,702 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,953 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 14,238 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust corroding in places

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 ZYV is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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