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BK57 UEP

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,136 mi
Last recorded48,136 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 48,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 43,979 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 43,979 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 40,330 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

free play in n/s/f top strut mounting

wiper blades poor operation

Fail 3 Oct 2018 40,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

free play in n/s/f top strut mounting

wiper blades poor operation

Pass 4 Oct 2017 37,082 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 37,082 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,049 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 35,049 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 33,482 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 30,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,224 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 11,929 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 UEP is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UEP, 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 UEP registered?

BK57 UEP is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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