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AK55 SYU

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,495 mi
Last recorded120,495 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 SYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2017 120,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill(chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/chassis leg(chalked) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 113,082 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 103,953 miles

corrosion around fuel flap

Pass 27 Sep 2014 92,354 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 81,073 miles

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 21 Sep 2013 81,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front suspension arm rear bush starting to debond

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,717 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 69,717 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,523 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 60,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,821 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 41,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,933 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 31,929 miles

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

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 SYU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SYU, 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 SYU registered?

AK55 SYU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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