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BJ57 VKM

2007 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,733 mi
Last recorded77,733 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 VKM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,733 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 77,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 69,634 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,626 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 66,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

central locking kept circulating prior to testing

Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,648 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 17 Sep 2014 57,589 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,572 miles

child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

non obligitory interior mirror insecure

removed obsrution from drivers view

Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,389 miles

offside rear childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2012 44,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres inner and outer wall conditions [cracking]

offside rear childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,620 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 37,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,262 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 29,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 VKM is a 2007 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BJ57 VKM, 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 BJ57 VKM registered?

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

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