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AV56 VAU

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,948 mi
Last recorded64,948 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 64,948 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 64,941 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 64,209 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 64,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 63,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 27 Jan 2017 61,440 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge-sub tread

Fail 27 Jan 2017 61,440 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge-sub tread

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 59,850 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 59,850 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,845 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,764 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 44,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,483 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 35,576 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 25 Feb 2011 28,600 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 28,600 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 26,014 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV56 VAU is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV56 VAU, 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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AV56 VAU is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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