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BL56 ADZ

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,001 mi
Last recorded60,001 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 ADZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2020 60,001 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Full filler neck corroded producing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt F+R/N/S ()

Exhaust heat shield loose

Petrol filter corroded

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges, replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 56,187 miles

Both rear seat belts partial inspection only. Child seats fitted

Corrosion to the bodywork around fuel filler cap

Fail 24 Jan 2019 56,178 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both rear seat belts partial inspection only. Child seats fitted

Corrosion to the bodywork around fuel filler cap

Pass 26 Jan 2018 54,352 miles

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Fuel filler neck surround corroded but still secure

Fuel filter corroded

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 52,341 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front inner faces worn thin (3.5.1i)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Fuel filler neck surround corroded but still secure

Fuel filter corroded

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 48,623 miles

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

Oil leak rocker gasket ()

both front tyres worn on the inner edge, recommend tracking is checked ASAP

both rear tyres heavily cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs wearing thin (3.5.1i)

exhaust support brackets corroded

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Fail 20 Jan 2017 48,551 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak rocker gasket ()

both front tyres worn on the inner edge, recommend tracking is checked ASAP

both rear tyres heavily cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs wearing thin (3.5.1i)

exhaust support brackets corroded

fuel filter corroded but not leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2016 45,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust support brackets corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 45,957 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust support brackets corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,350 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 37,499 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 32,351 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 28,453 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 24,089 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 19,043 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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BL56 ADZ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL56 ADZ, 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 BL56 ADZ registered?

BL56 ADZ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 January 2007.

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