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BL57 ZKO

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,704 mi
Last recorded52,704 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 ZKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2021 52,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both door shuts slightly corroded.

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

Nearside Front Subframe mount slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slightly worn on inner edge.

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,172 miles

Engine coolant low.

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

Nearside Front Upper outer sill slight corrosion.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper outer sill slight corrosion.

Offside Front Upper outer sill slight corrosion.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 50,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine coolant low.

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

Nearside Front Upper outer sill slight corrosion.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper outer sill slight corrosion.

Offside Front Upper outer sill slight corrosion.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,159 miles

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

Slight corrosion around fuel cap

Fail 1 Apr 2019 49,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

One rear exhaust mount broken

Slight corrosion around fuel cap

Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,671 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,725 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber insecure

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel cap area rusty

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,896 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres slightly perished on outer walls

Fail 22 Apr 2014 38,894 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres slightly perished on outer walls

Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,246 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 18 Apr 2013 33,246 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 14 Apr 2012 27,238 miles

oil on under side of car

Fail 14 Apr 2012 27,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil on under side of car

Fail 19 Apr 2011 24,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,653 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 ZKO is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZKO, 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 ZKO is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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