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AV05 HBN

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,017 mi
Last recorded66,017 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HBN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 66,017 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to cords on inside edge

outer sills and floor corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2021 66,017 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s/f tyre worn close to cords on inside edge

outer sills and floor corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2020 65,312 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2020 65,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on inside edge

inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 63,818 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Fail 16 May 2019 63,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

alternator lamp on

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,934 miles

both rear tyres perrished

inner outer sills corroded

o/s and n/s front inner wings corroded

o/s front wishbone rear bush perrished

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Parking permit and crime prevention stickers within swept area of windscreen.

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished.

Nearside Minor corrosion to sill front to rear, inner and outer.

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

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Minor corrosion to sill front to rear, inner and outer.

Offside Rear Boot floor holed by corrosion.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail and thorn in tyre. ()

Rear tyres beginning to perish.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,261 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 54,150 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,464 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack between treads

Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,379 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,089 miles

osr spring broken at top but seated in support cup

Fail 16 Feb 2011 39,285 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,285 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,757 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,465 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,706 miles

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

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

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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AV05 HBN is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV05 HBN, 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 AV05 HBN registered?

AV05 HBN is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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