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AY57 YSF

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,357 mi
Last recorded73,357 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 73,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 25 Jun 2018 73,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,526 miles

front tyres worn on edges to legal limit

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush split

slight leak from exhaust flex

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 72,520 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges to legal limit

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush split

slight leak from exhaust flex

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 71,827 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn on edges to legal limit

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on edges

possible slight leak from o/s/r shockabsorber

rear axle front bushes split

rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn on edges to legal limit

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on edges

possible slight leak from o/s/r shockabsorber

rear axle front bushes split

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,640 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 64,074 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,791 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 47,791 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,421 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,973 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 YSF is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YSF, 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 YSF registered?

AY57 YSF is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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