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SD07 VNL

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,394 mi
Last recorded71,394 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD07 VNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2018 71,394 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing/fuel filler pipes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded

Front tyres heaviley cracked

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear inner sills and chassis corroded

Rear inner wings corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,265 miles

both front ball joint gaiters deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

both rear axle bushes perished

corrosion around fuel flap

front tyres perished

Fail 7 Jun 2017 71,257 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and door slam, 3 separate areas (5.2.6)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front/Centre join (7.1.2)

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 68,526 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front both front tyres perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wiper blade torn

fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,152 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

under floor fuel filter corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 64,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

under floor fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,078 miles

n/s/f tyre low at 2mm and wearing on inner outter edges

o/s/f tyre wearing oninner and outter edges low at 3mm

Fail 5 Mar 2014 54,078 miles

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

n/s/f tyre low at 2mm and wearing on inner outter edges

o/s/f tyre wearing oninner and outter edges low at 3mm

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,374 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,326 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,445 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 25,445 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,159 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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SD07 VNL 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 SD07 VNL, 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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SD07 VNL is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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