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AK55 UXH

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,242 mi
Last recorded82,242 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2016 82,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion axle mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 76,201 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

rust patch o/s/f outer sill

under vehicle and suspension components getting rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2015 76,199 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

rust patch o/s/f outer sill

under vehicle and suspension components getting rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,233 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 72,233 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 65,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 65,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 58,483 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 58,483 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,214 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,942 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,189 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 30,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs worn + scored

n/s/f lower arm bush seperating + creaking

Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,314 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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AK55 UXH is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UXH, 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 UXH registered?

AK55 UXH is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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