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AO55 KCA

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,424 mi
Last recorded75,424 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2022 75,424 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 71,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 67,284 miles

Under body corrosion to all under areas

Fail 10 Nov 2020 67,284 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Under body corrosion to all under areas

Pass 15 Nov 2019 65,550 miles

under side corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2019 65,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under side corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2018 62,093 miles

General under-body corrosion to floors & front sub-frame/lower arm mountings.

O/S/R CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED, HOLED & WEAKEND - NOT WITHIN P/A, - BUT REQUIRES ATTENTION.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 62,086 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

General under-body corrosion to floors & front sub-frame/lower arm mountings.

O/S/R CHASSIS RAIL CORRODED, HOLED & WEAKEND - NOT WITHIN P/A, - BUT REQUIRES ATTENTION.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 58,146 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 58,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,779 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 54,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,876 miles

both rear tyres perished

under vehicle tatty

Fail 16 Nov 2015 50,866 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

under vehicle tatty

Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,869 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,732 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 28,899 miles

All four tyres cracked/starting to perish

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Oct 2012 28,899 miles

All four tyres cracked/starting to perish

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Nov 2011 21,718 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 14,525 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 7,697 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 878 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 KCA is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO55 KCA, 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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AO55 KCA is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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