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AY56 HVB

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,095 mi
Last recorded78,095 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 HVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2023 78,095 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle outer handle broken,likely to come of in hand (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear quarter (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 73,808 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 68,666 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 68,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 64,622 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 61,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 61,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 56,614 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 53,043 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 53,043 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,754 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 47,754 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 41,808 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2014 35,933 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 26,432 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 22,588 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 18,000 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 13,589 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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AY56 HVB is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AY56 HVB, 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 AY56 HVB registered?

AY56 HVB is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 2007.

Is AY56 HVB safe to buy?

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