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BL56 HUP

2007 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,793 mi
Last recorded82,793 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 HUP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 82,793 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil all over bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 76,207 miles

CORROSION UNDER CAR, AND ON SEALS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 72,394 miles

Boot lid corroded

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2022 67,820 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both ( play ). (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front floor rust inside by seat.

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor rust inside by seat.

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

oil leak.

underside corrosion.

Spare tyre defective badly perished. ()

Fail 17 Nov 2022 67,820 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor ( underside ). (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by sub frame. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor ( underside ). (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill ( door step ). (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both ( play ). (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front door striker loose ( latch).

Nearside Front floor rust inside by seat.

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor rust inside by seat.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil leak.

underside corrosion.

washer jets partly blocked.

Spare tyre defective badly perished. ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 62,380 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 58,747 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 57,057 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 54,767 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 50,966 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 45,554 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 44,254 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 44,254 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 41,419 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 38,722 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,566 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 32,650 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,035 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,663 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 HUP is a 2007 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HUP, 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 HUP is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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