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SC57 LKU

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,852 mi
Last recorded72,852 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 LKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 72,852 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 72,632 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around fuel flap (6.1.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 64,626 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2017 64,625 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,431 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,407 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,907 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,265 miles

Advise n/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to debond

Advise n/s/r tyre tread breaking up

Advise o/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to debond

Fail 11 Jun 2013 33,265 miles

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

Advise n/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to debond

Advise n/s/r tyre tread breaking up

Advise o/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to debond

Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,989 miles

ADVISE NSF TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALL

Pass 2 Dec 2011 20,980 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 17,014 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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SC57 LKU is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC57 LKU registered?

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

Is SC57 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 LKU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC57 LKU have outstanding finance?

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