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AO55 ZDC

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,847 mi
Last recorded55,847 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,847 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 48,450 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 48,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear deteriating on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,556 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked at sidewall-to-tread area

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 43,267 miles

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

Both front windscreen wipers split at ends

Both rear tyres are cracked at sidewall-to-tread area

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 35,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Feb 2014 29,154 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 25,377 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 25,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise o/s front tyre cracking in tread.

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

Pass 30 May 2012 18,235 miles

brake pedal travel long

Fail 25 May 2012 18,235 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 26 May 2011 13,516 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 12,226 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 10,537 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 ZDC is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZDC, 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 ZDC registered?

AO55 ZDC is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is AO55 ZDC safe to buy?

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