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AP55 AVM

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,718 mi
Last recorded63,718 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 AVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 63,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Underside has a thick layer of underseal

Pass 19 Oct 2016 52,634 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 52,420 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle beam (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 35,960 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2015 35,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2014 25,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 25,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 22,257 miles

corrosion on sills and under car

Fail 12 Nov 2013 22,225 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on sills and under car

Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,251 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 20,251 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 17,833 miles

Front wipers smearing

N/s/r outer tyre edge showing slight cracking

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

O/s/r outer tyre edge showing slight cracking

rear wiper smearing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 15,807 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 14,102 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 14,102 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 11,966 miles

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

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

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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AP55 AVM is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red 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 AP55 AVM, 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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AP55 AVM is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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