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AO55 YNL

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,388 mi
Last recorded117,388 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 117,388 miles

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

Fail 11 Feb 2015 117,388 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 106,111 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 96,748 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2013 96,748 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 81,557 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 66,673 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,673 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,513 miles

battery warning lamp permantly on.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 27,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 27,179 miles

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

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 YNL is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YNL, 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 YNL registered?

AO55 YNL is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AO55 YNL safe to buy?

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