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BK57 TDV

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,486 mi
Last recorded67,486 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 TDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 67,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by subframe bolt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 66,317 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 66,317 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 65,390 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 65,386 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above exhaust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 64,231 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 64,227 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s sill by sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills by sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 62,966 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front Inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,590 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis under Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Slight Corrossion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 59,590 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis under Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Slight Corrossion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 56,978 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis under Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Slight Corrossion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 54,242 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 54,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 51,447 miles

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

coolant low

Pass 16 Aug 2016 45,137 miles

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

both rear axle bush's splitting

gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,791 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 39,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 34,180 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 34,142 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 27,536 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 18,740 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Strong advise: both front and offside rear tyres very perished

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Fail 11 Sep 2012 18,740 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Strong advise: both front and offside rear tyres very perished

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 14 Sep 2011 13,885 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 TDV is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 TDV, 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 TDV registered?

BK57 TDV is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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