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AO05 VOU

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,529 mi
Last recorded88,529 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VOU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2022 88,529 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top leg mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 75,921 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 75,901 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside registration light output poor

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

washer operation weak

Pass 24 Apr 2020 68,311 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,595 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,775 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracked & perished

Rear rear of boot floor corroded

steering column has slight noise when operated

Pass 22 Apr 2017 63,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit running low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks on side wall

Oil leak ()

Rear Jacking points seems corroded but cosmetic paint has been done

Fail 22 Apr 2017 63,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit running low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks on side wall

Oil leak ()

Rear Jacking points seems corroded but cosmetic paint has been done

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 60,482 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 55,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

n/s/r tyre perishing on sideewall

Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,372 miles

O/S/F Of outer sill repaired but painted so examination of correct repair impossible

both N/S and O/S inner sills from front to rear starting to corrode

reverse light not working

Fail 19 Apr 2014 50,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both N/S and O/S inner sills from front to rear starting to corrode

reverse light not working

Pass 20 Apr 2013 45,708 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 41,692 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 36,619 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 31,822 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 4 Apr 2009 25,367 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 16,716 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 VOU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VOU, 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 VOU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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