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AK57 HTD

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,731 mi
Last recorded48,731 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 HTD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 48,731 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 48,730 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 46,456 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,709 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F Tyre damaged on outer wall close to cords and has 2 small splits on inner side wall

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish

O/S/F Tyre worn close to cords on inner edge and has cut close to cords

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 30 Jun 2015 43,709 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F Tyre damaged on outer wall close to cords and has 2 small splits on inner side wall

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish

O/S/F Tyre worn close to cords on inner edge and has cut close to cords

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 23 Jul 2014 32,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 32,019 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 28,574 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 26,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 21,694 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 29 Oct 2010 15,410 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 HTD is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK57 HTD registered?

AK57 HTD is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2007.

Is AK57 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 HTD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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