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AU05 MXK

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

45,456 mi
Last recorded45,456 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 MXK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 45,456 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 45,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 39,192 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 39,115 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,453 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 35,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,333 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 29,330 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement AXLE (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,021 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 18,457 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 17,650 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,650 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 15,921 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,801 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,626 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 11,626 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 9,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 9,422 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,589 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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AU05 MXK is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AU05 MXK, 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 AU05 MXK registered?

AU05 MXK is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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