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AP05 MKA

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,823 mi
Last recorded38,823 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 MKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2017 38,823 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 36,828 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 36,828 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill close to rear axle mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,543 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 35,543 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,763 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,691 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,717 miles

NSF tyre sidewall perished

NSR tyre sidewall perished

OSF tyre sidewall perished

OSR tyre sidewall perished

Fail 13 Mar 2012 29,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

OSR tyre sidewall perished

NSF tyre sidewall perished

NSR tyre sidewall perished

OSF tyre sidewall perished

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,725 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,726 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 22,936 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,570 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 MKA is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

AP05 MKA is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AP05 MKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 MKA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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