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BL57 UCN

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,108 mi
Last recorded20,108 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 UCN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 20,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 20,085 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 19,975 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,443 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 18,443 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 16,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 16,728 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 16,716 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 16,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 14,567 miles

drivers door damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2017 14,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

drivers door damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2016 4,868 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored

Front tyres wearing uneven and low

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 52,155 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 52,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear puncherded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished

high level brake light inop

Pass 5 Dec 2014 48,064 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 42,175 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 35,424 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 35,424 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 29,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Nov 2011 29,009 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Dec 2010 22,722 miles

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

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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BL57 UCN is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc 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 BL57 UCN, 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 BL57 UCN registered?

BL57 UCN is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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