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AP55 AWW

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,077 mi
Last recorded69,077 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 AWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2019 69,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing large hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut in boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 62,777 miles

Both rear sub frame bushes weak

NS Front lower ball joint cracking

Fail 5 Jul 2018 62,777 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Both rear sub frame bushes weak

NS Front lower ball joint cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2017 55,967 miles

Both front tyres wearing / worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Jun 2017 55,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres wearing / worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,578 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 49,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,086 miles

slight cracking/debonding on both front lower arm bush/s

slight dent in osr wheel inner rim

Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,960 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 38,960 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 38,200 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 38,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 33,108 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 33,108 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 23,741 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 14,729 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 8,732 miles

nearside front tyre has cracks in sidewall.

offside front tyre has cracks in sidewall.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 6,897 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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AP55 AWW 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 AP55 AWW, 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 AWW is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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