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AK57 YNJ

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,794 mi
Last recorded69,794 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 YNJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,794 miles

Both rear handbrake cables looking poor

Exhaust getting rusty and weak

Front floor pan is rusty and getting weak in places

Fuel filter is very rusty

Nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside outer and inner sill is rusty

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear axle bushes started to unbond and have play

Fail 4 Aug 2017 69,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Both rear handbrake cables looking poor

Exhaust getting rusty and weak

Front floor pan is rusty and getting weak in places

Fuel filter is very rusty

Nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside outer and inner sill is rusty

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear axle bushes started to unbond and have play

Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 66,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,938 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,193 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 56,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,120 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,052 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 41,051 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,265 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 15 Oct 2010 23,813 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 23,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 YNJ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YNJ, 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 YNJ registered?

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

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