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AR07 EKA

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,979 mi
Last recorded58,979 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 EKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 58,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion starting both front chassis and front floor pan but not yet to excess

front exhaust heatshield loose and rattling

o/s dip on lower min mark

Fail 27 Sep 2023 58,979 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction deleted only had a fault code for o2 heater circuit fault intermittent. light stayed out for whole test if comes back on may need new o2 senser ? (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion starting both front chassis and front floor pan but not yet to excess

front exhaust heatshield loose and rattling

o/s dip on lower min mark

Pass 29 Sep 2022 46,322 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 46,311 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 46,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,501 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 40,501 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 33,898 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 33,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 30,242 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 30,329 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 25,962 miles

Front tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 24 May 2017 21,176 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 21,176 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 16,655 miles

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 31 May 2016 16,655 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside headlamp contaminated with condensation

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2015 11,840 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s wing mirror glas damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2015 11,840 miles

n/s wing mirror glas damaged

Fail 19 May 2014 11,329 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 11,329 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 10,337 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2012 9,010 miles

slight accident damage to n/s/r quarter panel

Pass 5 May 2011 7,473 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 5,783 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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AR07 EKA is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AR07 EKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR07 EKA registered?

AR07 EKA is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is AR07 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 EKA shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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