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SB57 DFF

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,290 mi
Last recorded44,290 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 DFF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 44,290 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 42,244 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,518 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 37,081 miles

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

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

both front subframe mountings corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 36,911 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front subframe mountings corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 32,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 32,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 28,008 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 28,006 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

bonnet catch secondary device sticking

Pass 21 Nov 2013 25,219 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 21,924 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 21,924 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 18,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 14,394 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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SB57 DFF is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB57 DFF, 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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SB57 DFF is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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