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AK57 ETR

2007 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,215 mi
Last recorded52,215 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 ETR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,215 miles

Front Lower Air condition pipes and mountings corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor pan to the rear of the lower suspension arm mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Oil leak Gearbox inner driveshaft oil seal ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Corrosion around the fuel filler flap and surrounding the neck (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre bald on the inner, and balding on the outer edge

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor pan to the rear of the lower suspension arm mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Parking brake only just met the brake efficiency, could do with adjustment

Fail 4 Jul 2017 52,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak Water pump ()

Front Lower Air condition pipes and mountings corroded

Fuel filler neck rusting, sealing ring is still sealing, but this will need addressing before it deteriorates to a point where the neck will have to be replaced.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor pan to the rear of the lower suspension arm mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Oil leak Gearbox inner driveshaft oil seal ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Corrosion around the fuel filler flap and surrounding the neck (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre bald on the inner, and balding on the outer edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor pan to the rear of the lower suspension arm mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Presented with no coolant in the coolant reservoir, this has been rectified, but there is a coolant leak from the water pump.

Rear Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Parking brake only just met the brake efficiency, could do with adjustment

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Presented with no water in washer reservoir (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 41,458 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Light lens has condensation in it

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Plastic underskirt broken

n/s/f lower and front lower of engine bay air conditioning pipes corroded and loose.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 41,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching air con pipe on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Light lens has condensation in it

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Plastic underskirt broken

n/s/f lower and front lower of engine bay air conditioning pipes corroded and loose.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 33,484 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 28,159 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Fail 4 Oct 2014 28,158 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished,wearing worn

Pass 28 Oct 2013 23,897 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 23,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 21,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 21,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 18,511 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 15,746 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 15,746 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 ETR is a 2007 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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