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AR07 NAU

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,182 mi
Last recorded62,182 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 NAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2023 62,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 60,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch times two holes. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frame axle mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frame axle mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy drain on battery went flat part way through test.

Pass 1 Feb 2022 55,243 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 55,243 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch around fule neck (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 51,860 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 51,860 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Excessively delayed compared to n/s/r (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 50,216 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 50,215 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 47,072 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 43,850 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened by brake hose (3.6.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 40,833 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,324 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 38,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 35,753 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 31,553 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 27,574 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 27,574 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 21,424 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 15,903 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 NAU is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NAU, 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 NAU registered?

AR07 NAU is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is AR07 NAU safe to buy?

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