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AK57 YKA

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,485 mi
Last recorded54,485 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 YKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,485 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 54,481 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,093 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 52,093 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 52,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 50,621 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,526 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 49,521 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 41,354 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 41,354 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 31,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,824 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 20,998 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 11,290 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 YKA is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YKA, 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 YKA registered?

AK57 YKA is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 October 2007.

Is AK57 YKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 YKA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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