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AP57 KZM

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,721 mi
Last recorded70,721 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 KZM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 70,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 70,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 62,155 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 62,155 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,810 miles

Central Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fill cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,245 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 59,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,165 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 53,224 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,431 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front road wheels slightly buckled

Fail 27 Aug 2014 49,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front road wheels slightly buckled

Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,134 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,255 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to block

Fail 14 Sep 2012 37,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre starting to block

Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,998 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 KZM is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KZM, 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 KZM registered?

AP57 KZM is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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