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AV05 VKX

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,724 mi
Last recorded89,724 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 89,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 89,187 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket broken. (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member at rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

1. Nearside outer sill starting to corrode.

2. Nearside and offside chassis members starting to corrode.

3. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

4. Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

5. Slight damage to front number plate. 6. Slight damage to rear number plate.

Pass 5 May 2015 77,757 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,259 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,492 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 48,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,774 miles

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

o/s/f suspension arm bush just starting to split

Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

n/s/r shock top mount has slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,891 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 VKX is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

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

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