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BJ57 KHB

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,085 mi
Last recorded48,085 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 KHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 48,085 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 47,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted TWISTED AND FOWLING WHEEL RIM. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL , CORRODED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 41,155 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR, SUSPENSION BEAM, SHOWING LIGHT CORROSION. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 36,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS, LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

SLIGHT CORROSION, REAR, SILL TO FLOOR AREA. BOTH SIDES.

Fail 26 Sep 2023 56,542 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative INOP. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH, SEPERATING FROM SLEEVE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH, SEPERATING FROM SLEEVE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN, AT TOP. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS, LIPPED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

SLIGHT CORROSION, REAR, SILL TO FLOOR AREA. BOTH SIDES.

Pass 27 Sep 2022 26,477 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged pipe running across the front is crushed (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 24,597 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 24,105 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 23,439 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 23,439 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 22,010 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 20,645 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 19,118 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 17,256 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 15,023 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 12,832 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 10,879 miles

slight cut o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2011 8,636 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 6,652 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 6,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ57 KHB 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 80%.

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 BJ57 KHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ57 KHB registered?

BJ57 KHB is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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