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BD57 OFV

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,583 mi
Last recorded104,583 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 OFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 104,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 104,425 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center of outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 86,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear upper shock mountings slight play

oil leak

slight corrosion to under side

Fail 18 Aug 2023 80,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear upper shock mountings slight play

oil leak

slight corrosion to under side

Pass 9 Sep 2022 73,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe Mounting On The Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Upper Arch/ Fuel Filler Area Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 73,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing on track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on the inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on the inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end cap/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front subframe mounting corroded on the floor pan not holed

Nearside Rear Upper arch corroded

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2021 61,530 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 56,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 56,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CLACKED TO CORDS ON SHOULDER. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 48,957 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 48,957 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 45,998 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking & perished

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s & o/s, rear outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 45,992 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking & perished

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s & o/s, rear outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 43,752 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 41,670 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,282 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 6 May 2014 36,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2013 33,501 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 32,892 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 30,737 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,449 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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BD57 OFV is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc 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 BD57 OFV, 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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BD57 OFV is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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