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AK57 ESY

2007 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,425 mi
Last recorded65,425 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 ESY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 65,425 miles

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 6 Feb 2026 65,419 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 8 Feb 2025 53,327 miles

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

sur face rust under the car

Pass 19 Jan 2024 47,260 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 46,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 46,481 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,618 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 44,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 44,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 44,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,439 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 30,423 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 30,421 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 20,711 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,230 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 19,222 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 17,719 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 17,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 16,028 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 14,536 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 12,984 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 11,456 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 11,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 ESY is a 2007 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AK57 ESY, 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 ESY registered?

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

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