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AP54 UZB

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,935 mi
Last recorded52,935 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 UZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 52,935 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes have play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 49,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 49,322 miles

Brake performance not tested NSF tyre under inflated. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 46,402 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mountings / system corroded - front flexi pipe broken but not blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 42,228 miles

coil springs rusty

damage to windscreen

front brake flexis ferrules rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2018 42,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

coil springs rusty

damage to windscreen

front brake flexis ferrules rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced slightly bent (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tire bald inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tire bald inside edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion multiple site of corrosion not yet causing weakness or affecting handling or braking (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 41,537 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced slightly bent (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tire bald inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tire bald inside edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion multiple site of corrosion not yet causing weakness or affecting handling or braking (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 40,567 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 39,587 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 38,233 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 38,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 31 Jan 2014 36,846 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 35,553 miles

Rear window has discoloured and clouded over

Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,586 miles

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

rear tyres unevrn tread

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,585 miles

uneven treads both rear tyres

Fail 4 Feb 2011 29,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

uneven treads both rear tyres

Pass 2 Feb 2010 22,151 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 3 Feb 2009 16,228 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 12,009 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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AP54 UZB is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP54 UZB, 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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AP54 UZB is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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