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BD56 ZYE

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,496 mi
Last recorded67,496 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ZYE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2018 67,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,016 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 59,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 54,373 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

front brake pads worn low

front number plate small crack

nearside front suspension lower wishbone inner front bush starting to crack/ perish

nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges

offside front and both rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 17 Nov 2015 47,573 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,910 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,878 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,074 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,373 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 30,373 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 23,728 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 23,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 15,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 15,942 miles

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

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

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 ZYE is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZYE, 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 ZYE registered?

BD56 ZYE is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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