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AX56 ABF

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,802 mi
Last recorded74,802 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX56 ABF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2021 74,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floor to chassis rail area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 71,844 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both sides rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 5 Dec 2019 66,629 miles

Both front chassis / floor / inner sills area slight corrosion

Front exhaust join corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear inner and outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2018 61,283 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 52,619 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 52,618 miles

Fuel system component leaking fruel filter, also insecure. (7.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 48,019 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,036 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 47,036 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 43,521 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,024 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,126 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both rear tyres slightly perished

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 11 Jun 2011 31,138 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,256 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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AX56 ABF is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX56 ABF, 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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AX56 ABF is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 January 2007.

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