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BD07 BBV

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

32,274 mi
Last recorded32,274 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 BBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 32,274 miles

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

General corrosion to underside, components and outer body

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 32,271 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

General corrosion to underside, components and outer body

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 26,472 miles

General corrosion to underside and some components

Offside front macpherson strut has play in upper mount

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 26,445 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

General corrosion to underside and some components

Offside front macpherson strut has play in upper mount

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 26,421 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Pipe rubbing on drive shaft (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 17 Aug 2023 24,532 miles

General underside surface corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2023 24,532 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underside surface corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2022 22,787 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 22,787 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 21,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 20,190 miles

Rear both tyres perishing and cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2020 20,190 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2019 18,984 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 18,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 16,966 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 16,966 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 15,436 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 13,624 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 13,624 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 13,565 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall starting to perish.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 13,545 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall starting to perish.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 13,470 miles

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

blades poor

front disc's unevenly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2012 12,637 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 11,077 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 11,077 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 8,869 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 BBV is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BD07 BBV, 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 BBV is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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