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AP56 KBF

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,954 mi
Last recorded36,954 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 KBF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 36,954 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns + os outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 35,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner trackrod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 34,290 miles

both rear facing panels rusty

os rack boot wet

slight play rack ns

Fail 15 Jul 2024 34,226 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear facing panels rusty

os rack boot wet

slight play rack ns

Pass 26 Jun 2023 31,877 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush split n/s track rod end slight play n/s/f and o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 24,148 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 24,104 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 24,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 23,443 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 22,475 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 21,170 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 21,170 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 18,781 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 16,781 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 15,058 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 15,058 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 12,244 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 10,056 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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AP56 KBF is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP56 KBF, 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 AP56 KBF registered?

AP56 KBF is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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