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AY57 XRA

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,851 mi
Last recorded59,851 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 XRA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2023 59,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 59,408 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 58,959 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 58,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,192 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,478 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,710 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 56,272 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,708 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 55,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,139 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 2 Jul 2015 53,139 miles

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,058 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,017 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 45,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges close to legal limit

Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,118 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,190 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 34,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,292 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

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 XRA is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 AY57 XRA, 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 XRA registered?

AY57 XRA is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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