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AV55 HBG

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

41,455 mi
Last recorded41,455 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HBG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 41,455 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 41,455 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 38,726 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 38,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 33,646 miles

various underside corrosion various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 33,646 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill back (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

various underside corrosion various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 32,465 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 32,465 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 30,554 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 30,551 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,372 miles

Offside Front chassis corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch and sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch & sill corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,994 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,286 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s front chassis corroded behind inner wing liner

Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,121 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,764 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 23,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,190 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack on tread patten

front brake discs starting to rust on inner face

Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,706 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 20,706 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 18,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,164 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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AV55 HBG is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AV55 HBG, 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 AV55 HBG registered?

AV55 HBG is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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