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AO05 NKH

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,655 mi
Last recorded62,655 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NKH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 62,655 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 56,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 56,479 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 49,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 40,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 36,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 36,065 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 34,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 26,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 23 Mar 2017 26,326 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Fail 21 Mar 2017 26,290 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 24 Mar 2016 23,417 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 23,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,499 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 21,499 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,392 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 19,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 17,024 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 17,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,376 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,161 miles

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

handbrake lever travel close to limit

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 10,387 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 8,468 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 6,706 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 NKH is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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