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AO55 KNV

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,605 mi
Last recorded76,605 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KNV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,605 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 75,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both front (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perrished

exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 17 Oct 2016 61,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded both front (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perrished

exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Oct 2015 47,152 miles

one rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Oct 2014 35,416 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 32,302 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 32,299 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both front tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

coolant tank empty

nearside registration plate lamp dull

Pass 29 Nov 2012 28,616 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 25,187 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 21,540 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 18,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 15,270 miles

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

front tyres inner edges wearing

n/s/r tyre small cut

Pass 28 Jul 2008 7,551 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 KNV is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KNV, 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 KNV is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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