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AK05 BWW

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,097 mi
Last recorded75,097 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2018 75,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

N/S/F & N/S/R tyre valves perished

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar D bush has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre tread perishing

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

no spare wheel

play in steering

Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,923 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated.

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner raised edge, no cords visible.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,181 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,459 miles

offside rear tyre perished on inner side wall

Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,928 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 52,927 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,146 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on the inner sidewalls

Fail 3 Sep 2013 51,146 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on the inner sidewalls

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,974 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre pressure low

Fail 18 Sep 2012 42,974 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear tyre pressure low

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,892 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

slight hand/brake travell

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,581 miles

windscreen washer could be better

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,722 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,782 miles

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

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 BWW is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AK05 BWW, 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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AK05 BWW is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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