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AK57 KJV

2007 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,764 mi
Last recorded107,764 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Fiesta62,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 KJV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 107,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 103,704 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 103,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 98,710 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front flexi exhaust section is in slightly poor condition

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension components in places

heavy surface corrosion to underbody / chassis / sills in places

oil leaking from gearbox

Fail 15 Sep 2023 98,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack excessive play / wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front flexi exhaust section is in slightly poor condition

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension components in places

heavy surface corrosion to underbody / chassis / sills in places

oil leaking from gearbox

Pass 22 Sep 2022 94,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor edges coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at beam axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor edges corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at beam axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 89,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated pipes leading from fuel filler to tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under body in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under front wing leading to flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 85,140 miles

Corrosion in general exhaust system

Corrosion in places underside of vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded not considered excessive

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering arms have slight play at attatchment

Fail 17 Sep 2020 85,107 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Upper coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in general exhaust system

Corrosion in places underside of vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn outer edge close to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded not considered excessive

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering arms have slight play at attatchment

Pass 29 Apr 2019 78,029 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 77,530 miles

Front Both front headlamp glasses dull

Fail 23 Oct 2018 77,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shields insecure

Front Both front headlamp glasses dull

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,280 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 73,280 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

trace of oil around o/s of steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,017 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 47,083 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 41,673 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,739 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,954 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AK57 KJV is a 2007 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 62,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK57 KJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK57 KJV is a 2007 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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