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AY56 ZDK

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,632 mi
Last recorded52,632 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZDK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 52,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear chassis/ boot floor corroded.

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 52,511 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear chassis/ boot floor corroded.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 38,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 38,831 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 28,393 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Underside starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jan 2019 27,758 miles

All under vechile is starting to corroded

Exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 27,032 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 26,051 miles

Covers Fitted

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front & Rear Suspension Steering & Braking Components Corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Tyre's Deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2017 26,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Covers Fitted

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front & Rear Suspension Steering & Braking Components Corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Tyre's Deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2016 25,142 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 24,194 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres are perrished but still legal.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 22,754 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2014

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 20,537 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 20,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 17,987 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre crackingg in tread

Pass 11 Jan 2011 15,228 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 15,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 12,255 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 ZDK is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AY56 ZDK, 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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AY56 ZDK is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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