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BK57 UCN

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,633 mi
Last recorded79,633 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 UCN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 79,633 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 79,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 74,885 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 4 Aug 2020 70,346 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 70,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 May 2019 64,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area near fuel filler neck (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch side of chassis rail above subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,378 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 57,223 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion panel by fuel cap (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 57,223 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion panel by fuel cap (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 53,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,780 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 47,772 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Drag link ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Drag link ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 41,745 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall but is not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Fail 20 Sep 2014 41,629 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 36,066 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 30,353 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 30,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 25,979 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,759 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 18,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 UCN is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UCN, 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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BK57 UCN is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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