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BK57 HXZ

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,003 mi
Last recorded64,003 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2023 64,003 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both Sides (jacking points) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody rust not excessive

Pass 10 Jan 2022 48,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 40,746 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 37,649 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 33,214 miles

exhaust corroding

power steering pipe corroding

underbody corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2019 33,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroding

offside rear tyre cracking

power steering pipe corroding

underbody corroding

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2018 30,090 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust corroding

fuel tank rusting

lower edges corroding on both front inner wings

rear inner sill corners corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2016 26,153 miles

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

exhaust corroding

front tyres bald on inner edges

power steering pipe corroding

Fail 13 Oct 2016 26,153 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

exhaust corroding

front tyres bald on inner edges

power steering pipe corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2015 22,685 miles

advise laser wheel alignment

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Oct 2014 19,934 miles

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

both front tyres have cracks in the rubber

Pass 18 Oct 2013 17,588 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,674 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 13,674 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 11,125 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 11,125 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 HXZ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HXZ, 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 HXZ registered?

BK57 HXZ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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