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AO57 HJJ

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,969 mi
Last recorded60,969 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 HJJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2021 60,969 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner archers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 56,038 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 56,036 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 52,028 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 48,578 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 44,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 44,907 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 39,558 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,761 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,989 miles

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

slight cuts in near side rear tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2014 34,989 miles

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

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

slight cuts in near side rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,997 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,359 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,882 miles

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

slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Sep 2010 28,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,119 miles

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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AO57 HJJ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO57 HJJ, 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 AO57 HJJ registered?

AO57 HJJ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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