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BD57 XYV

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,738 mi
Last recorded84,738 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,738 miles

Bonnet held down by strap but is secure

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2020 81,692 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Jun 2020 81,688 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Dec 2019 75,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill next to rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor pan (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill next to axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced off side longditudinal behind rear exhaust box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight water leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 67,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 67,793 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 57,184 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,797 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 48,797 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 48,688 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam rear axle bushes (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam rear axle bushes (2.5.A.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 10 Dec 2015 42,160 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 42,160 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,939 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 30,316 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 25,348 miles

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 22 Nov 2011 20,165 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 15,771 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 XYV is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XYV, 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 XYV registered?

BD57 XYV is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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