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BK57 KCF

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,290 mi
Last recorded44,290 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 KCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 44,290 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 44,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 39,657 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 39,654 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 34,685 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 34,685 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 27,774 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 27,735 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 21,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 15,574 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 15,574 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 12,281 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 8,417 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 5,128 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 KCF is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BK57 KCF, 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 KCF registered?

BK57 KCF is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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