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BD57 ULM

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,291 mi
Last recorded68,291 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 ULM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 68,291 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 68,291 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 63,874 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 63,874 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 59,537 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 59,537 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket, middle bracket and flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 54,661 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 54,661 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer and inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 49,129 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 49,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,641 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 42,651 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 42,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,159 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 38,153 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 33,496 miles

Rear tyres cracked and perished / recommend change

Fail 17 Nov 2014 33,487 miles

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

Rear tyres cracked and perished / recommend change

Pass 12 Nov 2013 28,679 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 24,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 21,238 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 15,611 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 ULM is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BD57 ULM, 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 BD57 ULM registered?

BD57 ULM is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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