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AV57 ZPU

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

57,600 mi
Last recorded57,600 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 ZPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 57,600 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 57,600 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed corrosion within 30cm of subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 57,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracking up (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed corrosion within 30cm of subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracking up (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front cracking and perishing

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear cracking and perishing

Fail 22 Apr 2016 51,061 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front cracking and perishing

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear cracking and perishing

Pass 19 Nov 2014 45,931 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Nov 2014 45,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2013 42,845 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres (165/65/13) are perished and splitting

Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,845 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres (165/65/13) are perished and splitting

Pass 8 Sep 2012 37,350 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2011 32,009 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,204 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 26,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

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

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 ZPU is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AV57 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?

AV57 ZPU is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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