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AU07 LJY

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,094 mi
Last recorded82,094 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 LJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2023 82,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 76,971 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 73,486 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S Inner and Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Fail 24 Aug 2021 73,422 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill to floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S Inner and Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Pass 26 Aug 2020 70,995 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 70,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush badly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 69,066 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 69,066 miles

Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 66,988 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,011 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,903 miles

Front regeitration plate damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc rusted and ridged (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 54,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 54,357 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 42,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,744 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,897 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,889 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 25,775 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,574 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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AU07 LJY is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AU07 LJY, 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 AU07 LJY registered?

AU07 LJY is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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