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BL56 HLY

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,710 mi
Last recorded72,710 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 HLY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 72,710 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion on both sills and inner wheel arches

slight play in all suspention upper attachments

Fail 10 Nov 2018 72,710 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

slight corrosion on both sills and inner wheel arches

slight play in all suspention upper attachments

Pass 13 Nov 2017 65,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 65,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 45,094 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 44,409 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,823 miles

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

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

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,830 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 30,403 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 25,587 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 19,854 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 14,386 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 HLY is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL56 HLY, 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 HLY is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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