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AO55 NLZ

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,522 mi
Last recorded71,522 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 NLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2021 71,522 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 68,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,569 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 65,566 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 62,489 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,296 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 59,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,249 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,235 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 25,333 miles

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

body damage to n/s/r

n/s/f tyre on 3mm and wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,644 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,312 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,498 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 NLZ is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NLZ, 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 NLZ is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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