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AY56 ZHJ

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,974 mi
Last recorded54,974 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 ZHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 54,974 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 54,973 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 43,585 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 34,611 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 33,658 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 28,106 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 28,106 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 22,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 22,545 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 17,415 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 13,474 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 13,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZHJ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY56 ZHJ registered?

AY56 ZHJ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 February 2007.

Is AY56 ZHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 ZHJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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