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BD56 HWS

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,735 mi
Last recorded34,735 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 HWS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2025 34,735 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 33,726 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 33,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2023 32,840 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 32,840 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 31,169 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 29,905 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 28,537 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 28,537 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 26,871 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 24,376 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 21,661 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 21,661 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 19,356 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 17,350 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 15,344 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 15,344 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 13,332 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 10,060 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 7,650 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 4,152 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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BD56 HWS 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 BD56 HWS, 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 BD56 HWS registered?

BD56 HWS is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 January 2007.

Is BD56 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 HWS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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