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AP57 PNL

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,766 mi
Last recorded112,766 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 PNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2019 112,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor in 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 108,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer hanging bracket corroded but still supported.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 101,195 miles

General surface corrosion underside

N/srear tyre perished

Oil leaks

Rear suspension springs corroded

Slight play in both front top suspension legs

Slight play in front roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2016 94,187 miles

N/s rear coil spring corroded

O/s front suspension arm bushes starting to split

Oil leak gearbox

Slight play in n/s front antiroll bar

Water in o/s front headlamp

Pass 5 Oct 2015 89,201 miles

slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 5 Oct 2015 89,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,850 miles

o/s front lower arm bush starting to split

slight damage to o/s rear inner wheel rim

slight play in rear axle arm bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2013 73,523 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 62,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front suspension arm bush starting to split

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front suspension arm bush starting to split

Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,215 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

slight damage to nearside rear inner wheel rim

Fail 6 Oct 2010 41,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,051 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 PNL is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PNL, 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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AP57 PNL is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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