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AK55 VAH

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,159 mi
Last recorded100,159 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VAH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 100,159 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 96,996 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 92,615 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 92,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 92,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,208 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 87,002 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 80,834 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 80,834 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,329 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,063 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 51,843 miles

slight run out of true o/s front brake disc

Fail 9 Oct 2010 51,839 miles

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

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

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

slight run out of true o/s front brake disc

Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,038 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VAH is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK55 VAH, 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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AK55 VAH is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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