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BK57 HKT

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,586 mi
Last recorded56,586 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 HKT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 56,586 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 55,287 miles

corrosion around fuel filler but not considered to be within prescribed area

Fail 21 Oct 2024 55,283 miles

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

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

corrosion around fuel filler but not considered to be within prescribed area

Pass 19 Oct 2023 53,278 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 53,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 50,635 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 47,593 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 44,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 41,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on walls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,226 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 33,540 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jun 2017 28,938 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 20,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 10,265 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 8,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 8,324 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 6,431 miles

all tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 11 Jun 2012 5,253 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 4,001 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 2,425 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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BK57 HKT is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK57 HKT registered?

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

Is BK57 HKT safe to buy?

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