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BD57 VAX

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,564 mi
Last recorded123,564 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2020 123,564 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 102,752 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 102,746 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,034 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 84,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 75,620 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2015 68,276 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play bush (2.5.A.3b)

drivers seat damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2015 68,276 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill axle mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play bush (2.5.A.3b)

drivers seat damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,314 miles

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

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 61,314 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,262 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,138 miles

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 14 Nov 2012 49,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 12 Nov 2011 43,163 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,167 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 VAX is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VAX, 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 VAX is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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