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AV05 VKS

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,511 mi
Last recorded90,511 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2017 90,511 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill corroded and holed. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill\ wheelarch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No image. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine overheating during test.

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi leaking\blowing. (7.1.2)

Central Front Object removed from drivers view prior to test.

Rear Both rear tyres perished.

Pass 27 May 2016 83,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

spare tyre defective

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 May 2016 83,965 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

spare tyre defective

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,475 miles

Sill corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 75,606 miles

front shocker bodys corroed on surface

rear floor rusty on surface, fuel filter very rusty, front brake discs worn

Fail 29 May 2014 75,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

front shocker bodys corroed on surface

rear floor rusty on surface, fuel filter very rusty, front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Mar 2013 72,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear tyres on 3.0 MM

offside outer sill weak rust bubbles starting to show

Pass 23 Mar 2013 72,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres on 3.0 MM

offside outer sill weak rust bubbles starting to show

Pass 31 Mar 2012 64,223 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 63,236 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,047 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2011 53,047 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 36,062 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 26,817 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 VKS is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

AV05 VKS is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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