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AK57 EUT

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,916 mi
Last recorded48,916 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 48,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front both sides wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch and sil area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 46,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 46,017 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 42,293 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,873 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 38,873 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) o/s/f & n/s/f (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 35,665 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 31,991 miles

Fuel Filter corroded.

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 27,675 miles

Both front bottom arm rear most bushes deteriorated.

Engine coolant level low.

NSF tyre deteriorated.

NSF tyre worn on inner edge.

Play in both rear top mounts.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 20,931 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,438 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 19,871 miles

lots of small cracks in rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 20 Jul 2011 18,944 miles

rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2010 17,755 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 EUT is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EUT, 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 EUT is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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