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BD07 PAO

2007 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,917 mi
Last recorded75,917 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 PAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 75,917 miles

General corrosion to vehicle underside

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch by bumper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2019 64,150 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both Front Top Mounts Showing Signs Of Wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Rear Shock Absorbers Misting Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Bottom Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Have Slight Cracks Present Between Tread Pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/F Inner Arch Point Corroded Behind Shock Absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/R Inner Arch Point Corroded Around Bumper Mounting Bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 61,835 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 59,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 May 2017 59,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 57,659 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

Fail 10 May 2016 57,608 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 2 May 2015 54,823 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 May 2015 54,823 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 48,699 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2014 48,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 41,717 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking to sidewall

Fail 18 May 2013 41,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracking to sidewall

Pass 19 May 2012 36,676 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 31,001 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 25,956 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2010 25,956 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

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 PAO is a 2007 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PAO, 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 PAO is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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