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AP57 KCV

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,857 mi
Last recorded34,857 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 34,857 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 34,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 31,046 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f floor,both floor chassis and rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

windscreen has damage outside swept zone

Fail 20 Oct 2016 30,975 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f floor,both floor chassis and rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

windscreen has damage outside swept zone

Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,464 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 26,462 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 21,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 21,732 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 18,145 miles

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

all tyres cracking on sidewall d.o.t 2307

Pass 6 Nov 2012 15,180 miles

tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 6 Nov 2012 15,179 miles

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

tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2011 12,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f suspension arm bush just starting to split

Pass 10 Nov 2010 10,042 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 KCV is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP57 KCV registered?

AP57 KCV is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2007.

Is AP57 KCV safe to buy?

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