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AF55 VYZ

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,954 mi
Last recorded112,954 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 112,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 112,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 108,451 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 108,437 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sills both (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 105,079 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 105,051 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,513 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 97,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,841 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 90,821 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r and o/s/r axle bushes worn

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rust on all sills and front and rear chassis and floor

Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,693 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,984 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front upper sturt bearings have slight noise when turning

exhaust hanger broken but still supported

several area's on corrosion on body

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,273 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 47,210 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 35,489 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,993 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,142 miles

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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AF55 VYZ is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF55 VYZ, 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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AF55 VYZ is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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