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BG07 WPL

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,143 mi
Last recorded88,143 miles
Recorded on6 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 WPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2024 88,143 miles

Rear vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Fail 6 May 2024 88,143 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2023 83,892 miles

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

Underbody surface rust

Fail 27 Apr 2023 83,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underbody surface rust

Pass 14 May 2022 78,268 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2022 78,268 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 73,994 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 73,968 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch wall section marked (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 sill section marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 71,717 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 65,025 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 65,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 63,806 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 63,805 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor corroded by subframe rear mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe front mounting turret corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 62,146 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front top shock mounts (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front chassis legs corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 60,360 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface cracks on rear tyres

Fail 14 May 2015 60,360 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface cracks on rear tyres

Pass 14 May 2014 54,137 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 45,744 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2012 37,390 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 29,991 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 13 May 2010 23,585 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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BG07 WPL is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BG07 WPL, 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 BG07 WPL registered?

BG07 WPL is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 June 2007.

Is BG07 WPL safe to buy?

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