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BD57 XNY

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,492 mi
Last recorded79,492 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2025 79,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 78,725 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 78,725 miles

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 78,029 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 78,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rigger/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 75,258 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded some (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer and inner sills/floors corrosion

both rear inner wheel arches corrosion in places

exhaust heat shield loose

front and rear chassis corrosion

front inner wheel arches/chassis corrosion

n/s/f headlamp lower fixing broken/headlamp still secure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear beam axel corrosion and mounting points

Fail 24 May 2022 75,258 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded some (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer and inner sills/floors corrosion

both rear inner wheel arches corrosion in places

exhaust heat shield loose

front and rear chassis corrosion

front inner wheel arches/chassis corrosion

n/s/f headlamp lower fixing broken/headlamp still secure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear beam axel corrosion and mounting points

Pass 5 Jun 2021 67,942 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 67,942 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 54,907 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 44,974 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))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 44,587 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 43,075 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,116 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 40,260 miles

sidewalls on rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,386 miles

Advise n/sf seat back in-secure, not locking in as it should on inner side.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 35,741 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 33,805 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 30,999 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 30,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 28,955 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 XNY is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 XNY, 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 XNY is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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