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AV57 VPA

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,433 mi
Last recorded32,433 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 VPA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2019 32,433 miles

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

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 excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced petrol cap area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 32,385 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Oct 2017 32,385 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2016 28,952 miles

Coolant leak + level low ()

fuel cap area corroded

rear tyres cracking / perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2015 25,985 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 25,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 22,759 miles

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2013 19,600 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 16,518 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 7 Nov 2011 13,542 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 10,707 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 VPA is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

AV57 VPA is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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The MOT history for AV57 VPA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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