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AP05 CBY

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,071 mi
Last recorded73,071 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 73,071 miles

n/s and o/s front suspension arm rear bushes starting to debond

o/s front chassis corroding slightly

outer sills getting weak/corroding

slight damage to n/s front wheel rim

slight damage to o/s rear lamp unit

Fail 15 May 2018 73,071 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front suspension arm rear bushes starting to debond

o/s front chassis corroding slightly

outer sills getting weak/corroding

slight damage to n/s front wheel rim

slight damage to o/s rear lamp unit

Pass 17 May 2017 71,910 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded at front

slight corrosion starting on o/s chassis and front floor pans

Pass 17 May 2016 70,484 miles

slight corrosion on o/s chassis member

Pass 20 May 2015 68,070 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 68,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2014 65,628 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 63,002 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 59,318 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 54,317 miles

n/s front suspension arm bush starting to split

Fail 16 May 2011 54,317 miles

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

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

n/s front suspension arm bush starting to split

Pass 20 May 2010 46,733 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear tyres badly perished

Exhaust system very rusty at joint flanges

Fuel tank rusted

Nearside front road wheel slightly distorted

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Slight signs of oil leakage at steering rack pinion housing

Fail 20 May 2010 46,733 miles

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

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear tyres badly perished

Exhaust system very rusty at joint flanges

Fuel tank rusted

Nearside front road wheel slightly distorted

Offside rear lamp lense damaged

Slight signs of oil leakage at steering rack pinion housing

Pass 12 May 2009 37,820 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 29,524 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 CBY is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue 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 AP05 CBY, 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 CBY registered?

AP05 CBY is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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