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AO55 HVB

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,087 mi
Last recorded28,087 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 28,087 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill @ axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 23,587 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 23,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system suspect leak from abs unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper top mount has slight play

Pass 7 Jul 2023 19,233 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 14,999 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 13,684 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 13,611 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 13,179 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 13,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 12,346 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 12,345 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 11,270 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 10,013 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 8,746 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 7,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 6,352 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 5,449 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 4,713 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 3,820 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 3,187 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 2,337 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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AO55 HVB is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AO55 HVB, 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 AO55 HVB registered?

AO55 HVB is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AO55 HVB safe to buy?

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