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AY57 YVZ

2007 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,809 mi
Last recorded51,809 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 YVZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 51,809 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 51,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 48,618 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 48,607 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 48,600 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill face at axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill face at axle mounting and o/s/r. inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 48,568 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end closure/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 48,568 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end closure/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 48,506 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 48,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,326 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,971 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 47,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,460 miles

windscreen cracked upper centre but not yet into swept area

Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 YVZ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AY57 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

AY57 YVZ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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