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AF05 KWL

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,575 mi
Last recorded16,575 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 KWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,575 miles

alloys scuffed

exhaust corroding

front brake discs heavily corroded/pitted

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2012 16,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

alloys scuffed

exhaust corroding

front brake discs heavily corroded/pitted

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing/underinflated

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2011 13,283 miles

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

both front discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2010 11,142 miles

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2009 8,009 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 5,560 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 5,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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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AF05 KWL is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF05 KWL, 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 AF05 KWL registered?

AF05 KWL is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 KWL safe to buy?

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