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BK07 COU

2007 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

40,712 mi
Last recorded40,712 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 COU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,712 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipe unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 40,687 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipe unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,651 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 37,578 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 37,578 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 37,141 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 37,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 35,726 miles

Rear Both rear bumper brkts broken

Front "Pads and discs poor condition advise attentio

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 32,472 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 32,465 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,954 miles

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 26,070 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2017 26,067 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 14,160 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 10,552 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 7,820 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 6,945 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 5,754 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 4,906 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 4,895 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BK07 COU is a 2007 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc 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 BK07 COU, 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 BK07 COU registered?

BK07 COU is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 April 2007.

Is BK07 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK07 COU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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