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SC57 JXE

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,698 mi
Last recorded59,698 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 JXE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,698 miles

Front front wipers smearing slightly smearing windscreen

Nearside Rear axle bush slightly splitting but does not have movement

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting (2.7.3)

Offside Rear axle bush slightly splitting but does not have movement

Fail 7 Nov 2017 59,698 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust hanger (7.1.1)

Front front wipers smearing slightly smearing windscreen

Nearside Rear axle bush slightly splitting but does not have movement

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight misting (2.7.3)

Offside Rear axle bush slightly splitting but does not have movement

Pass 24 Nov 2016 55,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 55,365 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill corroded in middle of car but not in a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,876 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,712 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 39,712 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,040 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 34,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 30,248 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Dec 2012 30,248 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2011 25,021 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 18,607 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

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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SC57 JXE is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black 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 SC57 JXE, 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 SC57 JXE registered?

SC57 JXE is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 December 2007.

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