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AP57 CLU

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,162 mi
Last recorded46,162 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 CLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 46,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 46,093 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear floor panel/s . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside front inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder badly worn,. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output aim/pattern not very defined. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush/bearing rough ,should replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 46,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb could be wrongly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper bush excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner ,outer sill and lower inner wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner outer sill and inner lower wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear floor panels , in places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bothside front inner wing. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output aim/pattern not very defined. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush bearing rough, should replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective bothside front should replace. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 42,575 miles

corrosion to sills at rear

Pass 13 Nov 2020 39,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f top mount play but not exessive

Pass 29 May 2019 35,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in the top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 33,786 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Front floor rusted

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 30,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 30,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 28,851 miles

Nearside Front lower arm inner bush split

exhaust rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2016 28,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front lower arm inner bush split

exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,323 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres cracked & perished

Fail 4 Jul 2015 24,313 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres cracked & perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 20,456 miles

Exhaust system corroded and weak.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 20,455 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system corroded and weak.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 16,850 miles

exhaust rubber mounting failed

front tyres deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2012 10,594 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,602 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 4,718 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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AP57 CLU is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AP57 CLU, 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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AP57 CLU is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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