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AK57 YJP

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,548 mi
Last recorded95,548 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 YJP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 95,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 93,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S Front lower arm rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 93,851 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S Front lower arm rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 91,365 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 91,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tread direction is facing the wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 83,859 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 83,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 71,315 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 70,399 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,399 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,171 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,376 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 55,376 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,889 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,137 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 YJP is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJP, 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 YJP registered?

AK57 YJP is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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