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AK57 NZJ

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,732 mi
Last recorded74,732 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,732 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,327 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,150 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 70,135 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring broken All four (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,415 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 67,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise oil leak from oil filter areaa

Fail 4 Mar 2015 63,203 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise oil leak from oil filter areaa

Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,111 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 59,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Mar 2013 52,820 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,820 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,902 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 44,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,872 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 34,872 miles

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

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 NZJ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

AK57 NZJ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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