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AR07 ELH

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,225 mi
Last recorded44,225 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 44,225 miles

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

most of underside has surface corrosion or has been patch repaired

Fail 18 Aug 2022 44,224 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

most of underside has surface corrosion or has been patch repaired

Pass 26 Aug 2021 43,550 miles

most of under side has surface corrosion nor has been patch repaired

Fail 26 Aug 2021 43,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

most of under side has surface corrosion nor has been patch repaired

Pass 31 Jul 2020 42,647 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 42,647 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 41,712 miles

underside of vehicle becoming corroded in places

Pass 24 Aug 2018 40,068 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 38,571 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 36,124 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 36,122 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 33,391 miles

Offside outer sill becoming corroded at front.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,671 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 28,156 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 28,156 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 20,346 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 15,130 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 ELH is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue 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 AR07 ELH, 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 ELH registered?

AR07 ELH is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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