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BL56 HOJ

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,148 mi
Last recorded79,148 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,148 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 77,023 miles

Front chassis legs corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 76,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front chassis legs corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 73,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 73,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 70,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 66,719 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 66,719 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level brings light on dash (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 59,422 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 59,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge inside 3/4 band (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing on edges inside 3/4 band (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing inner edge cord showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 42,720 miles

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

O/S/F tyre general deterioration, advice replacement

Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,439 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 39,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,464 miles

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall splits.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,049 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall splits.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,396 miles

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

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

n.s.f tyre down to wear bars

o.s.f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 HOJ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HOJ, 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 HOJ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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