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SB57 EVP

2007 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,061 mi
Last recorded68,061 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 EVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 68,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to properly inspect all welding due to application of sealer

Pass 30 Nov 2016 63,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 63,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 57,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play both rear axle bushes

Fail 30 Nov 2015 57,472 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play both rear axle bushes

Pass 24 Nov 2014 51,179 miles

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)

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Nov 2014 51,179 miles

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

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

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,745 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 44,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,356 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,044 miles

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 31,044 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 24,941 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 EVP is a 2007 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SB57 EVP, 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 SB57 EVP registered?

SB57 EVP is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is SB57 EVP safe to buy?

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