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AU55 OSG

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,417 mi
Last recorded29,417 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 OSG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2016 29,417 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

underside dry/rusty/flakey

Pass 10 Nov 2015 28,661 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

backs of sills rusty/corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 26,284 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

suspension componets dry/rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2014 26,284 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

suspension componets dry/rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2013 23,862 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

suspension componets dry/rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2013 23,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

suspension componets dry/rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2012 22,061 miles

both rear tyres cracking and starting to split on sidewalls

Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,592 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 8 Nov 2011 20,592 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 15 Nov 2010 18,156 miles

All 4 tyres have outer sidewalls perished/cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2009 16,052 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 16,050 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 OSG is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AU55 OSG, 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 OSG registered?

AU55 OSG is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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