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BG57 ABZ

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,592 mi
Last recorded40,592 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 ABZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2021 40,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 32,835 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 32,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded across the front off the car and n/s front (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

early signs of corrosion to the o/s and n/s front floor areas

Pass 12 Dec 2018 31,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 29,480 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 29,480 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 27,618 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 27,592 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 26,556 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 25,392 miles

nearside front tyre badly age crcked

Pass 4 Dec 2013 23,764 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall cracking

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 21,568 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 19,083 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 16,381 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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BG57 ABZ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BG57 ABZ, 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 BG57 ABZ registered?

BG57 ABZ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2007.

Is BG57 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 ABZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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