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AO05 ZDY

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,290 mi
Last recorded62,290 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 62,290 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Both shocks lazy

Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,730 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2018 58,727 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,692 miles

165 / 65 / 13 tyres fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch repaired

Fail 12 Sep 2016 52,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

165 / 65 / 13 tyres fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,799 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil filter exesively corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2013 40,256 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,281 miles

both outer sills repaierd and front of car

Fail 23 Mar 2011 32,281 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both outer sills repaierd and front of car

Fail 2 Nov 2010 32,261 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

a c pipe slightley damaged

exhust heat shield damaged

o/s/f floor damaged

whishbone area slightley damaged

Pass 22 May 2008 26,316 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 ZDY is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZDY, 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 ZDY is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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