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AO55 NLJ

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,108 mi
Last recorded71,108 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,108 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 67,947 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,530 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 59,961 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 59,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 59,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,772 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,084 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,034 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,289 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 33,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,521 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 17,755 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 15,788 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,985 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 9,858 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 NLJ is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ registered?

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

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