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AK57 ETL

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,858 mi
Last recorded114,858 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 ETL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 114,858 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 114,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 112,540 miles

Surface corrosion on vehicle chassis

Fail 4 Feb 2019 112,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Surface corrosion on vehicle chassis

Pass 17 Jan 2018 106,208 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 99,376 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

coolant level below min

oil leak

rear brakes noisy when wheel rotated

Fail 26 Jan 2017 99,243 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

coolant level below min

oil leak

rear brakes noisy when wheel rotated

Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,379 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 77,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,813 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 65,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,627 miles

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

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

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

tyre size 165/65R13

Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,899 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

both rear tyres slightly perished.

front brake pads slightly low.

offside front wiper jumps on screen.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 32,049 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 32,046 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,362 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 ETL is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue 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 ETL, 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 ETL is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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