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AK57 ETU

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,619 mi
Last recorded75,619 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 ETU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,619 miles

nsf lower arm rear bush failure of bonding but no excessive movement.

ofsf floor area weak

ofsf wheel kinked but not effecting sealing area

ofsf wiper blade split on end but clearing screen

oil leak

several areas of surface corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2017 75,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

nsf lower arm rear bush failure of bonding but no excessive movement.

ofsf floor area weak

ofsf wheel kinked but not effecting sealing area

ofsf wiper blade split on end but clearing screen

oil leak

several areas of surface corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,837 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and wearing on inner edges

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle Has Corrosion On Underside

Fail 12 Oct 2016 69,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking and wearing on inner edges

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle Has Corrosion On Underside

Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,214 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,551 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 62,551 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,925 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,978 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,978 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and pads getting low

front wipers split

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,997 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,761 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 12,670 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 ETU is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

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

Is AK57 ETU safe to buy?

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