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SB57 MMJ

2007 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,457 mi
Last recorded75,457 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 MMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 75,457 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,301 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 69,301 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,996 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 68,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,791 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 65,265 miles

advise front brake discs corroded

advise nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner tread

advise offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 10 Dec 2013 65,265 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise front brake discs corroded

advise nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner tread

advise offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 17 Dec 2012 60,178 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 60,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,364 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,457 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 40,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MMJ is a 2007 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SB57 MMJ, 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 MMJ registered?

SB57 MMJ is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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