2007 Ford Ka · 18,335 MOT tests
2007 Ford Ka reliability
2007 Ford Kas fail 52.3% of first MOT tests, 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 19 Ka years (18,335 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- 52.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 54% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 54,411
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,335
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.8% of tests fail here (420% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Ford Ka
Fail rate by area
- Suspension32.7%
- Lights and electrics21.1%
- Body, chassis and structure12%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.4%
- Tyres8.7%
- Brakes7.2%
- Seat belts and airbags6.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 14.66%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.13%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.89%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 5.61%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Stop lamp not working 5%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.35%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (17.29%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.65%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.34%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (12%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.96%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Ford Ka reliable?
2007 Ford Kas fail 52.3% of first MOT tests, 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 19 Ka years (18,335 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Ford Ka MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (14.66% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (7.13% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Ford Ka have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Ford Ka shows 54,411 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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