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AU55 VTL

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,545 mi
Last recorded51,545 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 51,545 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 48,020 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 47,020 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 45,401 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,401 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,736 miles

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

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

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

difficulty experienced in opening bonnet due to defective release lever

slight lift nearside and offside front suspension mountings but not exceeding allowed limits

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,198 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,789 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2012 34,789 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,575 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 18,113 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,113 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 10,587 miles

both front tyres getting low on outer edges

Pass 27 Feb 2008 6,328 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 VTL is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VTL, 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 AU55 VTL registered?

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

Is AU55 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 VTL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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