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AR07 EKT

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,766 mi
Last recorded63,766 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 EKT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 63,766 miles

fuel filler cap outer skin corroded

near side and off side front floor becoming corroded

off side rear tyre near legal limits

Fail 7 Jun 2018 63,636 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

fuel filler cap outer skin corroded

near side and off side front floor becoming corroded

off side rear tyre near legal limits

Pass 22 Jun 2017 59,533 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres cutting off on inside edge

Nearside Headlamp has misting of water

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 59,533 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres cutting off on inside edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has misting of water

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,661 miles

n/s front inner wishbone mounting bush becoming perished

Pass 29 May 2015 48,026 miles

1. Nearside front lower wish bone raer bush starting to seperate. 2. Offside front wiper blade starting to split.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2014 40,597 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 34,338 miles

1. Nearside and offside inner wish bone mouting bushes becoming perished. 2. Front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 28 May 2013 34,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

1. Nearside and offside inner wish bone mouting bushes becoming perished. 2. Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,830 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 25,519 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 20,851 miles

1. o/s front t yre wearing low on inside edge. 2. n/s front tyre worn to limit on edges.

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 EKT is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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