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AU55 ORO

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,012 mi
Last recorded82,012 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ORO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,012 miles

front inner bushes perished

Pass 23 Feb 2018 71,759 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,219 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 61,219 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 56,012 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres old and badly perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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corroded exhaust mid section

Fail 16 Jan 2016 56,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres old and badly perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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corroded exhaust mid section

Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,641 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,704 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 46,913 miles

excessive engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2012 45,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,519 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,589 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 43,589 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,996 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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AU55 ORO is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU55 ORO, 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 AU55 ORO registered?

AU55 ORO is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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