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AY57 JJZ

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,791 mi
Last recorded65,791 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 JJZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 65,791 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 60,288 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan, inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 60,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan, inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 52,864 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 49,259 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 49,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,068 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 47,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,564 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,740 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 39,740 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 34,807 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 34,807 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,922 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perrish and crack

Pass 1 May 2013 24,661 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 21,954 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,343 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 12,091 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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AY57 JJZ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AY57 JJZ, 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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AY57 JJZ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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