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BL57 XHE

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,882 mi
Last recorded98,882 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 XHE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2021 98,882 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mountings/floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 98,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 96,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 95,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 94,740 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 94,740 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear exhaust hanger broken!

Pass 7 Dec 2016 92,132 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 92,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 87,381 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

both front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 4 Dec 2015 87,375 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located broken and incomplete at lower mounting areas (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken at lower seating areas (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 11 Dec 2014 78,682 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2014 78,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 69,382 miles

nearside headlamp has water in

Fail 2 Dec 2013 69,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside headlamp has water in

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,628 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 50,116 miles

Front brake discs pitted and corroding on inside edges

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Play in nearside rear top strut mount

Fail 10 Dec 2011 50,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs pitted and corroding on inside edges

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Play in nearside rear top strut mount

Pass 11 Dec 2010 39,752 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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BL57 XHE is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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