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AV57 GVU

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,274 mi
Last recorded97,274 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 GVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 97,274 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 95,873 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 94,982 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 87,434 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,704 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 65,704 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,290 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 60,290 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 54,163 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack inner ball joint. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

rear view mirror missing.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,033 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 45,033 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

reverse lamp switch broken and has oil loss.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,402 miles

Coolant leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,238 miles

slight condensation in offside headlamp assembly

Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,534 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 18,514 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)

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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AV57 GVU is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV57 GVU, 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 AV57 GVU registered?

AV57 GVU is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2007.

Is AV57 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV57 GVU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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