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BL56 HVR

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,984 mi
Last recorded48,984 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 48,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 48,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 9 Dec 2021 47,393 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 46,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear mount bush slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to both rear chassis legs

Fail 26 Oct 2020 46,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 44,934 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 44,934 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 43,286 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated thorn in sidewall (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 40,471 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 40,471 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 38,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 38,370 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,145 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,958 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,067 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare wheel missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 27,067 miles

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

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

Both front brakes binding slightly

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare wheel missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,713 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,236 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,175 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 17,175 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,492 miles

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

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 HVR is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVR, 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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What year was BL56 HVR registered?

BL56 HVR is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2007.

Is BL56 HVR safe to buy?

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