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AK05 BVS

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,041 mi
Last recorded105,041 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BVS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 105,041 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor sill areas both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front damp in headlamp

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear wheels inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 105,041 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor sill areas both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front damp in headlamp

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear wheels inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 100,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear seats not useable at time of test dog guard fixed in

washers poor

Fail 27 Apr 2015 100,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear seats not useable at time of test dog guard fixed in

washers poor

Pass 10 Apr 2014 91,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2014 91,710 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,640 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 84,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,826 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,863 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 66,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,181 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,212 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,711 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both tyre sidewall treads on nearside front tyre beginning to split/crack

cut in offside front inner tyre sidewall

offside rear tyre on 3-2mm

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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AK05 BVS is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AK05 BVS, 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 AK05 BVS registered?

AK05 BVS is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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