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AX54 KOV

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,739 mi
Last recorded91,739 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 KOV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 91,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Skin Fuel Cap (5.2.6)

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

Fail 22 May 2017 91,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor Pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Skin Fuel Cap (5.2.6)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 91,663 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded area around fuel cap (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (5.2.6)

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

both inner sill's corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f a pillar exessively corroded lower section

Pass 13 May 2016 88,849 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 88,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 80,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake hoses perished

corrosion evident on both rear inner sills & chassis rails

corrosion evident on o/s/f outer sill

corrosion on both front inner sills & floorpans

corrosion on power steering pipes

exhaust corroded

exhaust hangers rusty

front subframe mounting area corroded

minor buckle n/s/f wheel inner rim

minor perishing on front brake hoses

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

surface rust on o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,892 miles

both rear brake hoses perished

corrosion evident on both rear inner sills & chassis rails

corrosion evident on o/s/f outer sill

corrosion on both front inner sills & floorpans

corrosion on power steering pipes

exhaust corroded

exhaust hangers rusty

front subframe mounting area corroded

minor buckle n/s/f wheel inner rim

minor perishing on front brake hoses

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

surface rust on o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 25 Apr 2014 73,259 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,259 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,547 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,547 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Apr 2012 56,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,262 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,207 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,396 miles

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

Power steering noisy

Fail 17 Apr 2009 38,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering noisy

Fail 9 Apr 2009 38,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

knocking coming from front brakes whilst driving

Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,767 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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AX54 KOV is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AX54 KOV, 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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AX54 KOV is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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