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BD56 OVT

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,093 mi
Last recorded64,093 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 64,093 miles

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

corrosion to outersills

wear offside front tyre inner edge

wear rear axle bushes

Pass 26 Sep 2018 62,309 miles

corrosion to outer sills at rear

Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,662 miles

both front floors slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2017 60,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front floors slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,870 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 53,787 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 53,755 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,873 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 49,873 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 43,564 miles

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,564 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,070 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 37,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

brake check

Pass 18 Jan 2012 30,680 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,003 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 26,003 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,325 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 OVT is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue 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 BD56 OVT, 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 OVT registered?

BD56 OVT is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2007.

Is BD56 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 OVT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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