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AY57 YZB

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,249 mi
Last recorded49,249 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 YZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 49,249 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 49,245 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 42,685 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2022 42,684 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2021 38,713 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 38,697 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

multiple areas corroded but not excessively

Pass 16 Dec 2019 35,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 35,359 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 31,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 30,421 miles

Offside Front Lower arm rea\r bush unbonding

Pass 30 Sep 2016 29,061 miles

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush unbonding

Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,881 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 24,453 miles

Advise both rear tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 22,306 miles

rear tyres very slightly perrished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,800 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 16,277 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,164 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 YZB is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY57 YZB registered?

AY57 YZB is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is AY57 YZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY57 YZB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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