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BJ57 ZVD

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,783 mi
Last recorded58,783 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ZVD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 58,783 miles

GENERAL AGE RELATED CORROSION

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 58,775 miles

Exhaust system insecure BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

GENERAL AGE RELATED CORROSION

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 57,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 54,542 miles

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 29 Dec 2017 51,099 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 51,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 47,256 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 47,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 43,268 miles

small chip in screen

Fail 30 Dec 2015 43,181 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

small chip in screen

Pass 29 Dec 2014 39,148 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 34,696 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 34,696 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 29,450 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Dec 2011 24,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 18,619 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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BJ57 ZVD is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZVD, 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 ZVD registered?

BJ57 ZVD is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ57 ZVD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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