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AJ05 VZA

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,151 mi
Last recorded70,151 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,151 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,261 miles

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside rear (2.7.3)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,703 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 54,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 54,430 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,033 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front wheelbearing slightly noisey

Pass 4 Jan 2013 45,567 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front discs poor visual condition

Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,814 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 35,578 miles

offside rear tyre low in tread.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,866 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 14,863 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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AJ05 VZA is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AJ05 VZA, 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 AJ05 VZA registered?

AJ05 VZA is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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