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BL56 HMH

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,271 mi
Last recorded66,271 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 66,271 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 66,271 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 65,142 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 65,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 62,252 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 62,252 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 56,721 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,507 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 54,475 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 54,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 53,451 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 53,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,924 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 48,418 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 42,626 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 36,480 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,239 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,570 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,450 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 HMH is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL56 HMH registered?

BL56 HMH is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 January 2007.

Is BL56 HMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL56 HMH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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