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AO55 OHT

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,778 mi
Last recorded71,778 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OHT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 71,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Rear both sides rear chassis /wheel arches corroded and front inner wheel arches

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

floors and inner sills / chassis heavily corroded

inner door steps corroded

windscreen stone chip

Fail 6 Dec 2018 71,738 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Rear both sides rear chassis /wheel arches corroded and front inner wheel arches

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

floors and inner sills / chassis heavily corroded

inner door steps corroded

windscreen stone chip

Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm bushes. (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon. (4.1.E.1)

Rust in both front floor pans.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 67,713 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Lower arm bushes. (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm bushes. (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon. (4.1.E.1)

Rust in both front floor pans.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,384 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Sep 2015 44,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,935 miles

corrosion starting to appear on underside of vehicle

sills starting to corrode

Fail 5 Sep 2014 29,935 miles

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

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

sills starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2013 29,291 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,269 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,667 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper noisey

sign/stain of coolant

yellow deterioation dots visable at front wiper blades

Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,648 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2008 19,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,039 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 OHT is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OHT, 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 OHT registered?

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

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