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AP05 HMA

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,371 mi
Last recorded104,371 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 104,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion window A pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 104,371 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner lower arch (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion window A pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 100,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

floor pan corroded o/s n/sf by jacking point/suspension mtg

os outer sill slight corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2016 100,407 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill axle mtg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

floor pan corroded o/s n/sf by jacking point/suspension mtg

os outer sill slight corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

os/ns outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 88,801 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 82,390 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 82,390 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 73,465 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split, still clearing screen effectively

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

Offside front wiper blade split, still clearing screen effectively

Rear view mirror missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 73,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front wiper blade split, still clearing screen effectively

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

Offside front wiper blade split, still clearing screen effectively

Rear view mirror missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,046 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 63,014 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,022 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Jun 2009 52,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,759 miles

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

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 HMA is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HMA, 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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AP05 HMA is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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