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AK57 ETA

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,601 mi
Last recorded110,601 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 ETA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2017 110,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 103,277 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 103,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 98,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,843 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 94,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 94,709 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 88,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,262 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,581 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 38,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,819 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 ETA is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AK57 ETA, 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 ETA registered?

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

Is AK57 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 ETA shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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