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AP57 OWY

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,198 mi
Last recorded51,198 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 51,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 44,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear tyres have slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 41,131 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 41,131 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 41,127 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 39,698 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 39,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 38,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 36,275 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,347 miles

Both front wishbone bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside front sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,423 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,160 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,338 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 25,338 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 19,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 16,506 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 13,456 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 OWY is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

AP57 OWY is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 October 2007.

Is AP57 OWY safe to buy?

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