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AO05 NLG

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

49,771 mi
Last recorded49,771 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2020 49,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 47,915 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 47,915 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 45,869 miles

center exhaust flange weak

stone chip in windscreen outside specified area

under vehicle repairs covered by underseal

Fail 15 Oct 2018 45,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

center exhaust flange weak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight leak from rocker cover gasket

stone chip in windscreen outside specified area

under vehicle repairs covered by underseal

Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,218 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust deteriorated

offside and nearside front floor corroded

slight noise/roughness offside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Apr 2018 41,217 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust deteriorated

offside and nearside front floor corroded

slight noise/roughness offside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2017 32,277 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 32,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 32,276 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 29,289 miles

Engine coolant leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,946 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,488 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 25,488 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,336 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,517 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chip in front screen out of swept area

Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,949 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,675 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 NLG is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NLG, 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 NLG registered?

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

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