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BK07 DWY

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,076 mi
Last recorded69,076 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 DWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 69,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 65,902 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

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

Pass 15 May 2019 58,903 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

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

Pass 17 May 2018 53,710 miles

Nearside Front pas pipe heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak around gearbox area ()

Fail 15 May 2018 53,710 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front pas pipe heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak around gearbox area ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,261 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 49,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,597 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 21 Jun 2016 43,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,495 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,197 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,607 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 17,169 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,858 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 12,378 miles

N/S/F tyre slight wear on outer edge

O/S/F tyre slight wear on inner edge

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 DWY is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BK07 DWY, 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 DWY registered?

BK07 DWY is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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