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AV07 OBS

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,927 mi
Last recorded118,927 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 OBS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 118,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight from front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread some damage to edge (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside headlight rear cover missing allowing spray/dirt from wheel to enter back of headlight

reversing light not working

Fail 29 May 2018 118,927 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel hose insecure fuel filter loose causing fuel hoses to be loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight from front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread some damage to edge (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside headlight rear cover missing allowing spray/dirt from wheel to enter back of headlight

reversing light not working

Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 97,376 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 77,415 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 77,170 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside & offside (1.8.A.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working nearside & offside (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside front tyre

rear shock absorbers getting weak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,301 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,549 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 41,549 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,973 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,805 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,326 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 29,326 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 22,158 miles

Front tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 31 Mar 2010 22,158 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front tyres worn to 2mm

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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AV07 OBS is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV07 OBS, 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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AV07 OBS is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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