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SD57 DVG

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,688 mi
Last recorded79,688 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 DVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 79,688 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 79,688 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 70,157 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 69,805 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 59,639 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 49,294 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 41,273 miles

exhaust system corroded

power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2014 33,783 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 33,783 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,600 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 29,389 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre perished

slight damage to nearside front seatbelt

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 31 Jul 2012 29,389 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre perished

slight damage to nearside front seatbelt

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Aug 2011 25,190 miles

SMALL PIECE OF RUBBER MISSING FROM NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE WALL/TEAR

Fail 27 Jul 2011 25,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS EXCESSIVELY WORN

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

SMALL PIECE OF RUBBER MISSING FROM NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE WALL/TEAR

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Pass 8 Oct 2010 18,090 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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SD57 DVG is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD57 DVG, 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 SD57 DVG registered?

SD57 DVG is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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