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AY57 JSZ

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,849 mi
Last recorded40,849 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 JSZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 40,849 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 40,802 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 40,759 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 40,399 miles

General Corrosion

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 40,399 miles

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

General Corrosion

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 40,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2019 39,705 miles

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components and underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2018 39,369 miles

rear axle bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion on both inner and outer sills

under body corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 39,369 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end corroded and holed (5.2.6)

rear axle bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion on both inner and outer sills

under body corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 38,704 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 38,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 37,384 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,769 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 33,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 30,894 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 24,155 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,186 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 JSZ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JSZ, 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 AY57 JSZ registered?

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

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