MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources RH (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources RH (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering heavy in operation
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion in most areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
park brake excess travel not affecting brake roller results
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering heavy in operation
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion in most areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
park brake excess travel not affecting brake roller results
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower rear bushes front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle bushes deteriorated both sides
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear axle bushes deteriorated both sides
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Inner Spare tyre defective 1.4mm & rotational ()
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper mount/bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre worn low on edges
offside front tyre worn low on edges
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper mount/bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre worn low on edges
offside front tyre worn low on edges
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK57 ETO is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 ETO, 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 ETO is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2007.
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