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AO05 CEU

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,211 mi
Last recorded65,211 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 CEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 65,211 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 58,352 miles

both front top mounts a slight play/lift

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

os sill corroded

osf lower suspension arm rear bush perished

Fail 19 Feb 2016 58,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front top mounts a slight play/lift

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

os sill corroded

osf lower suspension arm rear bush perished

Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,324 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf inner wheel rim buckled

os outer sill corroding

play/lift in osf top suspension leg mount

Fail 20 Feb 2015 52,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf inner wheel rim buckled

os outer sill corroding

play/lift in osf top suspension leg mount

Pass 11 Feb 2014 46,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 46,211 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 39,272 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 39,265 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,134 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 32,134 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,097 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 16,956 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,697 miles

n/s/r light cluster cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2009 9,493 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 7,548 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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AO05 CEU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver 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 AO05 CEU, 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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AO05 CEU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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