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AV57 YJP

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,379 mi
Last recorded39,379 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 YJP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 39,379 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 39,362 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/outer sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper slightly insecure

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 39,057 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 38,683 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 38,309 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 37,935 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 37,539 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 36,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Splitting on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 36,549 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Splitting on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 34,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 34,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 33,349 miles

Slight cracking in both rear tyre tread

Pass 16 Dec 2016 32,060 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,654 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 29,654 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake discs corroded

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushs deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2014 28,147 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 26,332 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Fail 19 Dec 2013 26,332 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2012 23,347 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 19,844 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 19,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Dec 2010 16,509 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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AV57 YJP is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 YJP, 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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AV57 YJP is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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