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BL56 BZX

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,996 mi
Last recorded78,996 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 BZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,996 miles

Both front Disc's slightly rusty and brakes noisy

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 28 Jan 2016 78,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Both front Disc's slightly rusty and brakes noisy

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2015 75,310 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 75,309 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2014 70,125 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2013 64,244 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,244 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,323 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 55,315 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 41,879 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 33,650 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 33,650 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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 BZX is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BZX, 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 BZX registered?

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

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