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AO05 NLY

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,585 mi
Last recorded75,585 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 75,585 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 75,585 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 65,872 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 65,825 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,215 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 47,773 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 47,288 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 43,943 miles

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

chassis and sills corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2013 39,524 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet prop missing

Fail 23 Dec 2013 39,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet prop missing

fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 35,017 miles

fuel filter corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2012 35,016 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2011 30,341 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,341 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 24,199 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,727 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 20,106 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,400 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 NLY is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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