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AR07 ELC

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,378 mi
Last recorded31,378 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 ELC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 31,378 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 31,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 30,565 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 30,565 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 29,399 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 29,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 27,361 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various areas inc subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 25,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front load bearing panel repaired/welded

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

Offside sill corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded areas (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear valance/floor visual impact damage

deterioration dots visible on front wiper blades

rust visible on areas of secure and gas tight exhaust

rust visible on areas of vehicle underside

Pass 20 Jul 2021 24,010 miles

Exhaust system corroded all.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Sill outer skin corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top suspension mount worn.

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

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

Offside Sill outer skin corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission casing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 24,010 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded all.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Sill outer skin corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top suspension mount worn.

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

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

Offside Sill outer skin corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission casing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 22,346 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill area corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect gear selector seal,slight mist of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded areas (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 13 May 2020 21,948 miles

Front floor pan and chassis corroded

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 10 May 2019 19,353 miles

Rear number plate broken

axle bushes perished

exhaust hanger corroded

nsf tyre side wall wearing thin

small hole osr outer sill

Fail 10 May 2019 19,353 miles

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

Rear number plate broken

axle bushes perished

exhaust hanger corroded

nsf tyre side wall wearing thin

small hole osr outer sill

Pass 5 May 2018 15,079 miles

nsf chassie corroded

small hole in o/s/r sill

Fail 4 May 2018 15,079 miles

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

nsf chassie corroded

small hole in o/s/r sill

Pass 31 May 2017 12,015 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 12,015 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 9,351 miles

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 12 May 2015 7,033 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 5,665 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 4,910 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 4,482 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 3,970 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 3,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 3,187 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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AR07 ELC is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 AR07 ELC, 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 ELC is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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