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BD57 VCN

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,100 mi
Last recorded97,100 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VCN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2025 97,100 miles

Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central General underbody corrosion.

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 89,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 89,828 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 72,663 miles

Central General underbody corrosion.

Pass 28 Nov 2022 53,485 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 38,347 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 38,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 36,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 36,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 35,408 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 33,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on outer edges indicating wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Revers light bulb out.

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear, outer, lower sill starting to rust / corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 32,148 miles

front wipers smear

offside front tyre tread low on outer edge 2mm

Fail 21 Nov 2017 32,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers smear

offside front tyre tread low on outer edge 2mm

Pass 24 Nov 2016 29,231 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,625 miles

both rear tyres badly perished and splitting

Pass 8 Nov 2014 23,353 miles

STEERING LOCK STICKING

Pass 12 Nov 2013 20,386 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 17,011 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 13,789 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2010 12,335 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 VCN is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCN, 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 VCN is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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