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AU55 OTT

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

48,938 mi
Last recorded48,938 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,938 miles

corrosion to both front floor sections

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

pin hole in n/s inner cv gaiter

Fail 17 Sep 2015 48,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to both front floor sections

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

pin hole in n/s inner cv gaiter

Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,339 miles

1. Front brake pads becoming worn. 2. Nearside and offside front inner wish bone rear mounting bushes becoming perished. 3. Offside front tyre at legal limits, worn on inside edge. 4. No oil on dip stick.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,883 miles

As per failure.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 33,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

1/ n/s and o/s front inner wish bone mounting bushs becoming perished 2/ n/s front tyre near legal limits worn on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,795 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 24,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 24,435 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 24,435 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,641 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,816 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 18,816 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 15,777 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 15,749 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,768 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 12,768 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OTT is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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