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AY57 YXW

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,670 mi
Last recorded64,670 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 64,670 miles

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

both front wish bone rear bushes are split and worn

both outer sills corroded

oil leaks from engine /gearbox

rear wiper blade split

under side of car is corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 63,295 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally surface corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bush slightly worn

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 63,283 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine running erra5ticly /surging (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally surface corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bush slightly worn

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 59,527 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 59,527 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 54,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 54,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 47,897 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 47,885 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

exhaust shield detached

Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,899 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 45,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 43,291 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 35,681 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill panel. (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres are perishing and cracking.165/65/tr13

the rear number plate has slight damage.

vehicle has various corrosion to underside of body.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,570 miles

both font tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Sep 2015 29,570 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both font tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,697 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 20,294 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 15,935 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 13,180 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 9,673 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 YXW is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

AY57 YXW is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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