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AO05 HSV

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,286 mi
Last recorded58,286 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 58,286 miles

Nearside Inner sill slightly corroded

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,062 miles

EM light on

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear axle bushes have play (CHANGE ASAP)

underside of vehicle corroded/thin

Fail 16 Mar 2017 58,059 miles

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

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

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

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

EM light on

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear axle bushes have play (CHANGE ASAP)

underside of vehicle corroded/thin

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,585 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 52,110 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f and o/s/f floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,386 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 48,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,626 miles

Both rear flex hoses starting to perish

Coolant leak

Exhaust in poor condition

N/S/F top strut mount slightly worn

N/S/R trye perished

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

Rear number plate cracked but not likely to be mis-read

Fail 27 Mar 2013 45,069 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside sill rusty and weak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,069 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside sill rusty and weak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,731 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,482 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,239 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres started to get low

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,006 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 HSV is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HSV, 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 HSV registered?

AO05 HSV is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AO05 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 HSV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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