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SC56 OYV

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,932 mi
Last recorded48,932 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 OYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2019 48,932 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner/outer sill, holes /corroded next to rear axle mounting.(marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner/outer sill, holes /corroded next to rear axle mounting.(marked) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 44,114 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 44,114 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 41,494 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 41,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 38,703 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Feb 2016 38,703 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 34,699 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 33,746 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 33,746 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,475 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 32,473 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 30,817 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,655 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,818 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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SC56 OYV is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SC56 OYV, 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 SC56 OYV registered?

SC56 OYV is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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