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AV05 VKO

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,788 mi
Last recorded94,788 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2019 94,788 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting (floor to cill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 89,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall cut (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer cill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted Outer cill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 82,145 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 82,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer cill holed (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 76,257 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 76,257 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 71,941 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 67,779 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,966 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 63,956 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 57,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s & o/s front brake discs worn

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracked

rear no plate cracked

underbody shields fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,605 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s front brake discs worn

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracked

rear no plate cracked

underbody shields fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,240 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 50,240 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 46,313 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 36,606 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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AV05 VKO is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AV05 VKO, 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 VKO registered?

AV05 VKO is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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