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AU05 SZC

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,123 mi
Last recorded39,123 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 SZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 39,123 miles

both sills have corrosion

front brake discs inner face corroded

rear axle bushes worn and starting to split

Fail 1 Sep 2025 39,123 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sills have corrosion

front brake discs inner face corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on the edge and has non repairable puncture

rear axle bushes worn and starting to split

Pass 27 Aug 2024 33,787 miles

front discs inner face corroded

rear axle bushes worn and starting to split

Pass 29 Aug 2023 28,117 miles

front discs slight corrosion

play in n/s/f top mount

Pass 1 Sep 2022 22,956 miles

front discs slightly corroded

play in n/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 3 Sep 2021 18,089 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 14,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 14,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 13,892 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 13,513 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 12,669 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 11,363 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 9,643 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 9,629 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 9,543 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 9,390 miles

n s/f brake disc rusty on outer edge

o/s/f brake disc rusty on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 8,821 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 7,698 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 6,752 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 5,639 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 12 Mar 2008 5,639 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers starting to smear

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 SZC is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AU05 SZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 SZC registered?

AU05 SZC is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is AU05 SZC safe to buy?

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