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A20 EET

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,344 mi
Last recorded78,344 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 EET
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,344 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 60,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,645 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 53,643 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,927 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 50,927 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

coolant staining around bottom of waterpump

interior mirrior adrift from windscreen

Pass 19 May 2011 46,619 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 41,429 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 41,309 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 34,389 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 34,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 26,389 miles

offside front tyre tread worn bald on inside edge of tread

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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A20 EET is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2005 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 43,813 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 A20 EET, 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 21 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 EET registered?

A20 EET is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is A20 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 EET shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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