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SC56 YRA

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,135 mi
Last recorded75,135 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 YRA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2020 75,135 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 74,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner dust sheild

Offside Front Upper Suspension bush

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Wiperblade

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

Various corrosion’s throughout

Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,864 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 68,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 67,912 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 67,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,924 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 65,924 miles

Offside Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,716 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 65,711 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,510 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 63,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 61,504 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 61,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,853 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,238 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 32,395 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,793 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 YRA is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YRA, 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 YRA registered?

SC56 YRA is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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