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BL56 HJG

2007 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,218 mi
Last recorded65,218 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 HJG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2025 65,218 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 61,695 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 61,501 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and no visible tread pattern on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and no visible tread pattern on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 56,812 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wings at subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 56,746 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wings at subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 49,770 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones - rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 49,727 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones - rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 46,922 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 46,912 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s front outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 44,170 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings / chassis leg / floor pan areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os: rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor to sill / and sill to lower arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing areas front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking YC **13

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

signs of minor oil leak

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,170 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg and floor pan areas (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os: rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 5 Jan 2017 37,759 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan, chassis legs and attachment areas (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: inner wing / inner turret areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan and floor to sill areas (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os: slightly cracked (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both: slightly (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 22 Jan 2016 33,692 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides lightly (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,272 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 26,347 miles

Both rear tyres perished/split

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 26,347 miles

Both rear tyres perished/split

Pass 25 Jan 2013 22,355 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 18,602 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 14,115 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 10,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HJG is a 2007 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL56 HJG, 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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BL56 HJG is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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