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AF57 ZKO

2007 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,049 mi
Last recorded95,049 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 ZKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2022 95,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f n/s/f track rod ends split pins missing

Pass 19 Oct 2021 75,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,746 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing near fuel filler (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp slightly brighter than n/s

Fail 14 Oct 2020 59,705 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/lower inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing near fuel filler (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp slightly brighter than n/s

Pass 8 Oct 2019 52,576 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 52,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 27 Sep 2018 47,412 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface rust under the vehicle and on some metal pipes and on some other components

Fail 27 Sep 2018 47,410 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface rust under the vehicle and on some metal pipes and on some other components

Fail 24 Sep 2018 47,402 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering wheel cover loose fitting, grip reduced.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 45,511 miles

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on some component

Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,208 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 39,072 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking between tread

Fail 9 Sep 2015 39,072 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking between tread

Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,229 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,010 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 27,297 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 27,295 miles

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

offside front brake disc inner face worn

Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,467 miles

offside front brake disc inner face heavy wear

Pass 25 Aug 2010 17,598 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 17,598 miles

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

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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AF57 ZKO is a 2007 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF57 ZKO, 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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AF57 ZKO is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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