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AP05 AYV

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,869 mi
Last recorded58,869 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 AYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 58,869 miles

slight corrosion to body

Pass 26 Sep 2019 51,820 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 51,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 34,163 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 34,113 miles

nearside outer and inner sill corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018 34,113 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

nearside outer and inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 33,783 miles

nearside outer and inner sill corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 33,778 miles

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

nearside outer and inner sill corroded

offside front tyre perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,521 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked and perished

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 33,511 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed flexi pipe to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked and perished

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,202 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 33,202 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 32,795 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 32,790 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 32,477 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 30 May 2013 32,477 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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 24 May 2012 32,185 miles

Exhuast corroded.

Pass 12 May 2011 31,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all 4 tyres cracking/perished

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,394 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 30,825 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,716 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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AP05 AYV is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AP05 AYV, 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 AP05 AYV registered?

AP05 AYV is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AP05 AYV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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