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AV05 VLA

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,290 mi
Last recorded66,290 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 66,290 miles

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

Offside outer sill rusty

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 66,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer sill rusty

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,682 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Doorsill (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 60,675 miles

Braking system leaking ABS unit leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Doorsill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 48,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect h/l unit not mounted correctly due to damage (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,489 miles

offside front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,825 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

some brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Aug 2014 37,824 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded

some brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,131 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 30,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2011 14,647 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 13,254 miles

n/s body damaged

n/s/f road wheel rim damaged

n/s/f tyre sidewall worn

Pass 30 Mar 2009 12,208 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,884 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 VLA is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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