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SC57 LLM

2007 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,549 mi
Last recorded91,549 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 LLM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,549 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2017 88,187 miles

corrosion on brake lines/heavy corrosion on chassis and chassis members.outer sills corroded no holes at time of test.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre perished

Fail 7 Sep 2016 83,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top shocker mounting (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2015 78,929 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 78,693 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,801 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 63,351 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 63,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,305 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Sep 2012 57,303 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Spare tyre defective

oil filter leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,289 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 26 Mar 2012 57,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

signs of damage repairs to rear

Pass 28 Jan 2012 56,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise body damage to boot floor and rear panel

advise o/s/f wheel arch insecure

advise oil leak at engine

Fail 26 Jan 2012 56,823 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise body damage to boot floor and rear panel

advise o/s/f wheel arch insecure

advise oil leak at engine

Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,103 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 44,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 LLM is a 2007 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LLM, 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 LLM registered?

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

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