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BL57 BNO

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

83,919 mi
Last recorded83,919 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 BNO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 83,919 miles

Both front chassis legs rusty.

Both sills rusty.

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

Fail 18 May 2023 83,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front chassis legs rusty.

Both sills rusty.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 76,688 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 76,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 74,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2020 74,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Holed Above Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Holed At Rear End Above Rear Silencer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Holed In Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 73,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To Limit On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount Has Play/Lift (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 73,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn To Limit On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount Has Play/Lift (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,179 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 71,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,434 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 67,434 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2016 64,513 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2016 64,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 59,559 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 59,559 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 50,686 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to unbond

Fail 8 Nov 2014 50,686 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to unbond

Pass 2 Nov 2013 40,427 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre poor condition (badly perished and ply showing)

washers slightly weak

Fail 2 Nov 2013 40,427 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

spare tyre poor condition (badly perished and ply showing)

washers slightly weak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 31,765 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 23,053 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 23,044 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 14,545 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES FEATHERING ON EDGES

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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BL57 BNO is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 BL57 BNO, 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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BL57 BNO is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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