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AK57 ETD

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,759 mi
Last recorded63,759 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 ETD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 63,759 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

both N/S and O/S inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 May 2020 60,655 miles

fuel filter corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

wiper blades slightly smear screen

Fail 17 Feb 2020 60,649 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both sills corroded

minor scratches on windscreen

Pass 29 Dec 2018 60,452 miles

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

Minor scratches on windscreen

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting area corroded

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2017 59,788 miles

Minor scratches on windscreen

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 20 Dec 2017 59,780 miles

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

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

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

Minor scratches on windscreen

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2016 59,052 miles

Coolant leak

Coolant leak

Corrosion on nearside outer sill

Pass 7 Nov 2015 55,616 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills, floor pan, floor to sills and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill / outer sill and chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os floor pan, floor to sill, sill to arch and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1d)

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 2 Nov 2015 55,589 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills, floor pan, floor to sills and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, floor to sill / outer sill and chassis leg areas (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os floor pan, floor to sill, sill to arch and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1d)

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 24 Oct 2014 50,398 miles

both front arm rear bushes badly seperated

o/s/f anti roll bar link deteruioted

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 23 Oct 2014 50,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front arm rear bushes badly seperated

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/f anti roll bar link deteruioted

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,681 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

scratch on w/screen

wipers slightly smeary

nsr tyre has cut inner wall not reaching cords

Fail 17 Oct 2013 46,681 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

scratch on w/screen

wipers slightly smeary

nsr tyre has cut inner wall not reaching cords

Pass 9 Oct 2012 42,068 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Interior mirror missing strong advice

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

O/s/f tyre has a nail,getting low and perished outside wall strong advice

Scratches on the vehicle body and front windscreen

Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,903 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,886 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Front discs slightly scored

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

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 ETD is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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