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AP57 GKE

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,513 mi
Last recorded50,513 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 GKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,513 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in shoulders, sidewalls and tread (4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear grind from foot and hand brake when roller brake tested

both rear inner sills/arches corroded

engine oil over full

Fail 24 Sep 2018 47,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in shoulders, sidewalls and tread (4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear grind from foot and hand brake when roller brake tested

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills/arches corroded

coolant expansion tank empty

engine oil over full

Pass 2 Oct 2017 43,756 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,332 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 41,324 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,574 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 30,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,382 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 23,157 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,526 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 17,240 miles

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

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 GKE is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

AP57 GKE is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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