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AP57 DEU

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,102 mi
Last recorded53,102 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 DEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 53,102 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 53,102 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 50,439 miles

Lower minor surface corrosion to the rear,inner sills, also surface rust on sills both sides

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes slight deteriation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres have cracks in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 47,301 miles

Both Rear Inner And Outer Sills Corroded

Both Rear Tyres Perishing / Cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2019 47,301 miles

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

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

Both Rear Inner And Outer Sills Corroded

Both Rear Tyres Perishing / Cracking

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,334 miles

A/C RADIASTOR CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 42,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

A/C RADIASTOR CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,347 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 39,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 34,342 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 34,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,577 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 28,222 miles

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

some body/ chassis corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,367 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,669 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 16,436 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 11,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 11,971 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 7,648 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 DEU is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AP57 DEU, 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 AP57 DEU registered?

AP57 DEU is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is AP57 DEU safe to buy?

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