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AP57 FHL

2007 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,545 mi
Last recorded90,545 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 FHL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 90,545 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

slight wear to both rear trailing arm forward bushes

Pass 27 Aug 2020 89,756 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

coolant level low

Pass 5 Sep 2019 88,747 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

slight wear to rear trailing arm forward bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2018 87,159 miles

both rear trailing arm forward bushes slight wear

front exhaust section deteriorated and blowing

Fail 24 Aug 2018 87,156 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in lower steering column u/j (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both forward outer sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

both rear trailing arm forward bushes slight wear

front exhaust section deteriorated and blowing

Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 72,533 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2015 69,249 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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 69,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,478 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 49,286 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,301 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 39,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,489 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 FHL is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FHL, 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 FHL registered?

AP57 FHL is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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