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AV05 VKT

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,170 mi
Last recorded46,170 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VKT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 46,170 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside headlight becoming condensated

Fail 9 Sep 2021 46,170 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/ inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside headlight becoming condensated

Pass 9 Sep 2020 43,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to mot limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 43,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner webb (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to mot limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 37,167 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front very low on inner edge and on legal limit. offside front tyre 1.6-2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlight slightly condensated

Fail 22 Mar 2019 37,167 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front very low on inner edge and on legal limit. offside front tyre 1.6-2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

centre exhaust heatshield loose

nearside headlight slightly condensated

Pass 28 Mar 2018 32,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on inner part of tread (4.1.E.1)

battery loose ( battery securing strap broken)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside headlamp slightly condensated

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 28 Mar 2018 32,579 miles

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring broken nearside and offside (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm on inner part of tread (4.1.E.1)

battery loose ( battery securing strap broken)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside headlamp slightly condensated

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,331 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 28,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,795 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 25,794 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing, sill end capping and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,591 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,797 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside headlight slightly condensated

Fail 31 Mar 2014 24,797 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside headlight slightly condensated

Pass 20 Mar 2013 23,602 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,542 miles

front brake discs slightly grooved

Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear, offside rear and offside front tyres cracking on outer tread

Pass 9 Mar 2010 17,879 miles

brake fluid between max and min

nearside rear, offside rear and offside front tyres slightly cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,926 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,498 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 VKT is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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