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AY07 KAJ

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,091 mi
Last recorded63,091 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 KAJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 63,091 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 61,911 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 61,852 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 (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 61,852 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective incorrect bulb fitted (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 55,190 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FRONT TO REAR

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 51,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 51,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 48,094 miles

black paint coating under the vehicle and on brake pipes and on some other suspension components

Fail 25 Apr 2019 48,094 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

black paint coating under the vehicle and on brake pipes and on some other suspension components

Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,784 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres Inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,725 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 27,725 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 20,912 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre wear inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2016 20,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,632 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 18,632 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 16,973 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 16,973 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 15,001 miles

Brake fluid reservoir to clutch master cylinder has a misting of oil.

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Cut to o/s/r tyre.

O/s drive shaft sliding joint boot seaping grease.

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

Oil leak

Rear seal area at the back of the brake fluid reservoir to master cylinder has a misting of oil.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 15,001 miles

Brake fluid reservoir to clutch master cylinder has a misting of oil.

Cut to o/s/r tyre.

O/s drive shaft sliding joint boot seaping grease.

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

Oil leak

Rear seal area at the back of the brake fluid reservoir to master cylinder has a misting of oil.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,169 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 9,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 7,642 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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AY07 KAJ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AY07 KAJ, 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 AY07 KAJ registered?

AY07 KAJ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 August 2007.

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