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AP57 XVW

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,205 mi
Last recorded77,205 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 77,205 miles

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

vehicle underside becoming corroded in places

Pass 26 Nov 2021 71,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 66,698 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 63,008 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 63,008 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 62,878 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both rear beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors chassis and mounting posts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing panel (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 58,549 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn lumpy on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,857 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal, signs of corrosion around outer section also (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 50,162 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 50,162 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 45,776 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 45,776 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,399 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 40,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,448 miles

Wipers smearing

Pass 20 Nov 2012 28,732 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 22,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 16,923 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 XVW is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

AP57 XVW is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is AP57 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 XVW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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