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AK55 VVG

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,279 mi
Last recorded76,279 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,279 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 76,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and rear sill and inner sill to floor and n/s/r inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 67,944 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 67,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and o/s sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,251 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 63,231 miles

Emissions not tested oil leak (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 May 2015 60,473 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)

Fail 29 May 2015 60,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Pass 7 May 2014 44,885 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edge

o/s front tyre has cut in tread

Fail 6 May 2014 44,884 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edge

o/s front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,843 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 43,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,888 miles

rear tyres perished

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 36,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,813 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,665 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,760 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 VVG is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc 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 VVG, 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 VVG is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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