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BD07 BAO

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,041 mi
Last recorded102,041 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 BAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2019 102,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill join,area chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting ,area chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor,area chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill,area chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and devoid of tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

area of power steering fluid supply pipe corroded

exhausr heavily corroded at front join and other areas corroded

spare tyre deflated and 2mm depth in areeas

Pass 30 Oct 2018 98,416 miles

body and underside corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 98,415 miles

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

body and underside corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 91,386 miles

BOTH sides front cross member mounting brackets corroded,not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder,and 2m tread depth at lowest point

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

areas of BOTH outer body sills corroded,though not seriously weakened

exhaust system corroded in areas

power steering fluid supply pipe corroded,not excess

spare tyre is deflated

Fail 24 Oct 2017 91,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH sides front cross member mounting brackets corroded,not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder,and 2m tread depth at lowest point

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

Oil leak ()

areas of BOTH outer body sills corroded,though not seriously weakened

exhaust system corroded in areas

power steering fluid supply pipe corroded,not excess

spare tyre is deflated

Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,746 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 85,327 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2015 85,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2014 82,121 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Oct 2014 82,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

mid exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,837 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 78,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 26 Jun 2012 64,790 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 64,790 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2011 52,716 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 May 2011 52,716 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front brake disc worn

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,517 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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BD07 BAO is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BD07 BAO, 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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BD07 BAO is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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