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AP57 SDY

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,212 mi
Last recorded61,212 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 SDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,212 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 61,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,713 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 56,698 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 49,881 miles

Chassis and body corroded but not serious

Very slight leak on exhaust

Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,310 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 20 Oct 2015 45,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 3 Nov 2014 41,467 miles

front tyres perishing

nearside and offside front chassis by suspension bed mounting areas starting to rust

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

nearside and offside rear undersills rusting

nearside rear brake pipe starting to rust

offside front inner wheel arch rusty

power steering pipes rusting

rear number plate cracked

rear tyres cracked, no cords visible

Pass 8 Nov 2013 37,342 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front lower wish bone rear bush starting to delaminate.

near side rear and off side rear tyres starting to crack in tread area.

near side rear seat belt not checked due to fitment of a child seat.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,017 miles

near side front lower wish bone rear bush starting to delaminate

off side rear and near side rear tyres starting to crack in tread area

Fail 13 Nov 2012 31,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and corroded

near side front lower wish bone rear bush starting to delaminate

off side rear and near side rear tyres starting to crack in tread area

Pass 18 Nov 2011 26,428 miles

Front brake disc's getting poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2010 23,140 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 SDY is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc 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 SDY, 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 SDY registered?

AP57 SDY is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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