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AK57 ESV

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,908 mi
Last recorded83,908 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 ESV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 83,908 miles

Both sills have surface corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2019 81,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI TEMP REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING BEHIND MAC STRUT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH REPAIRED AND UNDERSEALED ALSO NSF OUTER AND INNER REPAIRED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 81,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged DETACHED FROM INNER WING (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WING BEHIND MAC STRUT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI TEMP REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING BEHIND MAC STRUT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH REPAIRED AND UNDERSEALED ALSO NSF OUTER AND INNER REPAIRED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 74,110 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 69,632 miles

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

corrosion to both front inner wheel arch areas

Pass 27 Sep 2016 63,310 miles

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

both front tyres heavily scrubbing inner edges

Fail 23 Sep 2016 63,310 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both have play to maximum (advise replacement) (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres heavily scrubbing inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,454 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 59,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 53,611 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 53,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,751 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,215 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,054 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,627 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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AK57 ESV is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK57 ESV, 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 AK57 ESV registered?

AK57 ESV is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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