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AP05 DUV

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,763 mi
Last recorded73,763 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 73,763 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

offside outer sill rusty but not holed

Fail 28 Jan 2019 73,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

offside outer sill rusty but not holed

Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,902 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 64,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 64,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 64,707 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,951 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 53,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake Discs Heavily Corroded Inner Surfaces

Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,096 miles

Front tyres worn and cracked

Rear top mounts have movement

Fail 14 Feb 2014 45,096 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front tyres worn and cracked

Rear top mounts have movement

Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,883 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 25 Feb 2013 38,883 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,044 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 25 Feb 2011 15,007 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 2,251 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 1,920 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 1,918 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 1,443 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 DUV is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DUV, 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 DUV registered?

AP05 DUV is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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