MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant residue around thermostat housing.
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)
Braking system leaking Clutch pipe from reservoir. (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Coolant level low.
Coolant residue around thermostat housing.
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre age cracked
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
wipers split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside wiperblade split
Nearside wiperblade split
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL57 ZFA is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 ZFA, 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 ZFA is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2007.
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