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A20 YRA

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

41,731 mi
Last recorded41,731 miles
Recorded on28 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 YRA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2018 41,731 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

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

Fail 24 May 2018 41,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

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

Fail 5 May 2017 41,692 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to engine not running on all cylinders (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie leg where front cradle bolts onto (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassie where front cradle bolts onto (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 38,686 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,103 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust brackets broken. centre and rear

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 33,678 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,163 miles

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

n/s front tyre perished

Fail 19 Mar 2013 32,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,056 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 28,053 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,368 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 26,367 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,140 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 24,140 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,151 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 22,151 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre sidewall has gash but not through to cord

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,094 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 20,094 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 YRA is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YRA, 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.

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What year was A20 YRA registered?

A20 YRA is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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