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AV55 HZS

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,542 mi
Last recorded93,542 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,542 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 93,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,335 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 81,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 78,832 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 78,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,495 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 59,437 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,351 miles

offside rear tyre perrished

stone chip in zone A has been repaired

Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,646 miles

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

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

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 HZS is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV55 HZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV55 HZS registered?

AV55 HZS is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AV55 HZS safe to buy?

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