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AO05 NKU

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,091 mi
Last recorded91,091 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 91,091 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

the bulkhead is corroded

the o/s headlamp is deteriorated

the sills and floor pans are corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2015 82,797 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs deteriorated

the bulkhead is corroded

the o/s headlamp is deteriorated

the sills and floor pans are corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 77,193 miles

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

o/s/f wheel damaged

the exhaust system is deteriorated

the front brake discs are deteriorated

the n/s/r wheel bearing is starting to wear

the sills, inner sills, floor and inner wings are all corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2014 77,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f wheel damaged

the front brake discs are deteriorated

the n/s/r wheel bearing is starting to wear

the sills, inner sills, floor and inner wings are all corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 62,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 62,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,952 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,274 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 42,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,264 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,089 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 NKU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKU, 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 NKU registered?

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

Is AO05 NKU safe to buy?

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