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AO55 WDU

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,806 mi
Last recorded38,806 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 38,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 38,806 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 37,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill backing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded in multiple areas not yet to excess

Pass 10 Nov 2021 36,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 35,829 miles

underside of vehicle corroded in multiple areas not yet to excess

Fail 4 Nov 2020 35,829 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel and sill backing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded in multiple areas not yet to excess

Pass 7 Nov 2019 34,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear inner arches, sill panels, backing panels and front subframe mounting areas are corroded/had previous repairs and or coated in underseal

Pass 30 Oct 2018 33,041 miles

Underside has been under sealed

Fail 30 Oct 2018 33,041 miles

Emissions not tested middle section of exhaust broken away from cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front Fexi pipe broken away from catalyst (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 30,600 miles

Front wiper blades smeary

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 30,565 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded and holed in two places (6.1.B.2)

Front wiper blades smeary

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 28,533 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front subframe mounts surface corrosion

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear tyres perished but no cords showing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2016 28,533 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front subframe mounts surface corrosion

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear tyres perished but no cords showing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 26,837 miles

Osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2014 25,210 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 25,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Advise N/S/F tyre showing signs of cracking in tread

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 23,697 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Nov 2012 21,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 18,574 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 14,678 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 11,102 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 7,286 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 WDU is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WDU, 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 WDU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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