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AO05 HGN

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,138 mi
Last recorded106,138 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 106,138 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

o/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

Fail 21 Mar 2015 106,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

o/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2014 98,323 miles

o/s/f brake flexi slight cracking

various points of underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2014 97,770 miles

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

o/s/f brake flexi slight cracking

various points of underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 73,088 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rusty

o/s/f brake flexi hose cracking

rear seat belts not checked, child seats fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,088 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s/f brake flexi hose cracking

rear seat belts not checked, child seats fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2011 65,639 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2011 65,639 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,598 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,614 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 46,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 36,788 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 HGN is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO05 HGN, 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 AO05 HGN registered?

AO05 HGN is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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