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AV55 HZC

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,486 mi
Last recorded63,486 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 63,486 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle corroded close to limit.

Fail 8 Dec 2022 63,486 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle corroded close to limit.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 62,482 miles

Both front top suspension mountings slightly worn.

Floor and boot area corroded slightly.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 62,476 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front floor and boot floor corroded

Front top mountings worn

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 61,532 miles

Floor area corroded slightly.

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

Front and rear chassis corroded slightly.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 61,531 miles

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

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Floor area corroded slightly.

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

Front and rear chassis corroded slightly.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 60,544 miles

Floor area slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipes corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 60,538 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail both side. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Floor area corroded slightly.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 58,994 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis and floor area corroded close to limit.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 58,994 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch near top spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis and floor area corroded close to limit.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 57,639 miles

Both rear wheel bearings worn slightly. 3

Both wiper blades deteriorated close to limit. 1

Fuel Filter corroded. 2

Nearside floor, nearside front and rear chassis corroded close to limit. 2

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded close to limit. 2

Power steering pipes corroded close to limit. 2

Fail 26 Oct 2017 57,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber top mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and outer sill (5.2.6)

Both rear wheel bearings worn slightly. 3

Both wiper blades deteriorated close to limit. 1

Fuel Filter corroded. 2

Nearside floor, nearside front and rear chassis corroded close to limit. 2

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded close to limit. 2

Power steering pipes corroded close to limit. 2

Pass 10 Oct 2016 52,185 miles

Exhaust system corroded close to limits.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limits.

O/S outer body sill corroded close to limits

underside of vehicle corroded close to limits near suspension mountings.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,465 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit. 1

Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit. 3

Offside outer sill corroded close to limit. 2

Underside of vehicle corroded close to limit near suspension components. 2

Fail 22 Oct 2015 49,465 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit. 1

Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit. 3

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside outer sill corroded close to limit. 2

Underside of vehicle corroded close to limit near suspension components. 2

Pass 17 Oct 2014 47,526 miles

(4) Offside rear tyre perished slightly

(5) Front chassis has slight corrosion

(5) Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,990 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,310 miles

Slight corrosion to rear chassis and both inner sills.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 41,310 miles

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

Slight corrosion to rear chassis and both inner sills.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,408 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,479 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,520 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,794 miles

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)

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 HZC is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HZC, 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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AV55 HZC is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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