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AR07 EKE

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,182 mi
Last recorded87,182 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 EKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 87,182 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

all of under side of car corroded

bonnet secondary catch not working

Fail 27 Feb 2019 87,163 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

all of under side of car corroded

bonnet secondary catch not working

Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,531 miles

both headlights, mounting lug broken

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

bonnet catch/safety catch assembly stiff in operation/not working

Fail 6 Mar 2018 82,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

both headlights, mounting lug broken

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

bonnet catch/safety catch assembly stiff in operation/not working

Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,609 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 72,609 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 64,043 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 64,021 miles

Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 52,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Wiper blade split.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 52,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Wiper blade split.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 37,352 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 21,846 miles

Offside front and both rear tyres in poor condition/ side walls and treads cracking.

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 21,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front and both rear tyres in poor condition/ side walls and treads cracking.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 13,732 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 10,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 EKE is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EKE, 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 AR07 EKE registered?

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

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