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BL56 BYR

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,712 mi
Last recorded116,712 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 BYR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 116,712 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 116,678 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 113,589 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 111,041 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 109,148 miles

Offside Inner Wing rusty

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

Nearside Front Inner wing rusty

Offside Front Suspension chassis rusty

Offside Rear Outer Sill rusty and weak

Oil leak engine

Vehicle very rusty under neath

Fail 30 Jan 2017 109,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Inner wing rusty

Offside Front Suspension chassis rusty

Offside Inner Wing rusty

Offside Rear Outer Sill rusty and weak

Oil leak engine

Squeak from rear brakes

Vehicle very rusty under neath

Pass 5 Feb 2016 103,936 miles

Body has slight corrosion fuel cap area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine has slight mis fire

engine has slight oil leak

exhaust system corroded

offside rear chassis leg corroded

power steering pipe corroded

power steering pump corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2016 103,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion fuel cap area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine has slight mis fire

engine has slight oil leak

exhaust system corroded

offside rear chassis leg corroded

power steering pipe corroded

power steering pump corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,516 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 78,982 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jan 2014 78,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,068 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 53,644 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,890 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 41,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,776 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 28,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BYR is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BYR, 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 BYR registered?

BL56 BYR is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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