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AK55 NPU

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,429 mi
Last recorded66,429 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 66,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 19 May 2017 62,233 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 18 May 2017 62,233 miles

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,349 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 59,335 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 55,572 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,087 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 15 Jun 2013 47,492 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has slight bulge on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre showing signs of age dry rubber cracks (perishing)

slight bulge nearside front inner tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2013 47,492 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre has slight bulge on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre showing signs of age dry rubber cracks (perishing)

slight bulge nearside front inner tyre

Pass 5 May 2012 42,053 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2012 42,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,069 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 39,069 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,988 miles

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

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

n/s/rear bumper damaged

offside front wbumper damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2010 34,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn close to minimum thickness

n/s/rear bumper damaged

offside front wbumper damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,955 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,060 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 24,060 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AK55 NPU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AK55 NPU, 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 AK55 NPU registered?

AK55 NPU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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