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AO55 HVG

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,389 mi
Last recorded49,389 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wiper smeary

Fail 19 Jul 2017 49,377 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wiper smeary

Pass 13 Jan 2016 46,405 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorating

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,563 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,299 miles

1. Front tyres worn close to legal limits on edges. 2. Nearside and offside front lower wish bone rear bushes starting to seperate.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 40,328 miles

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

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

front tyres low

Pass 22 Sep 2012 37,125 miles

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes becoming worn

offside rear brake pipe corroding ( cleaned & greased)

rear tyres cracked but no cords showing

Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,694 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

nearside front flexi brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 24 Sep 2011 32,690 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

nearside front flexi brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 25 Sep 2010 28,988 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 25,275 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,653 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 HVG is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HVG, 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 HVG registered?

AO55 HVG is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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