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BK57 BUV

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,767 mi
Last recorded90,767 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 BUV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 90,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Underbody and brake lines Schultz

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 87,807 miles

Underbody Schultz/ Treated

Pass 3 Mar 2023 78,999 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 73,571 miles

Brake pipes front to rear Shultz/ treated

Underbody Schultz/ treated

Pass 17 Feb 2021 71,101 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 68,944 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 65,754 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 61,111 miles

Both sides sill have surface corrosion

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

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

Underfloor has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,240 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 55,435 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 53,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 53,882 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,762 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 47,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,221 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,802 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,203 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BK57 BUV is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BK57 BUV, 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 BK57 BUV registered?

BK57 BUV is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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