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AP55 KJO

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,614 mi
Last recorded50,614 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 KJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 50,614 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 50,614 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 50,240 miles

middle and rear exhaust heavily corroded but is not blowing

Pass 10 Dec 2016 48,069 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 44,464 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 44,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 39,711 miles

corrosion present on front coil springs

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules

front brake discs slightly worn

minor damage to nearside front wheel rim

slight movement in nearside front lower arm bush

Fail 5 Dec 2014 39,711 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion present on front coil springs

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules

front brake discs slightly worn

minor damage to nearside front wheel rim

slight movement in nearside front lower arm bush

Fail 29 Nov 2013 32,667 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 32,667 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 30,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front lower suspension arm mounting bushes splitting from the outer casings

Offside front metal brake pipe rusted

Fail 20 Dec 2012 30,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front lower suspension arm mounting bushes splitting from the outer casings

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm on the tread shoulders

Offside front lower suspension arm is very rusty

Offside front metal brake pipe rusted

Offside front tyre aged and perished

Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,284 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,028 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 21,686 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 14,590 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres small cuts in sidewalls

Fail 27 Nov 2008 14,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres small cuts in sidewalls

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 KJO is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KJO, 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 AP55 KJO registered?

AP55 KJO is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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