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AR07 WTL

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,092 mi
Last recorded68,092 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 WTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2023 68,092 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid abs pump (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,232 miles

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated didnt work at beginning of test but flickered and came on (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 61,232 miles

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated didnt work at beginning of test but flickered and came on (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 57,958 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 57,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,826 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant low

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,100 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 53,100 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 49,212 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Jul 2016 49,196 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose retaining spring (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2015 44,411 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 6 Aug 2015 44,303 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,408 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 33,841 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,225 miles

front discs lipped corroded & getting thin

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2011 23,413 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 23,311 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Tow eye fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2010 14,165 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 WTL is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc 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 WTL, 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 WTL registered?

AR07 WTL is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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