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AX55 AUP

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,314 mi
Last recorded87,314 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 AUP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 87,314 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 87,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 80,645 miles

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

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

nearside floor to outersill join slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 80,645 miles

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

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

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

nearside floor to outersill join slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 73,282 miles

Front brake imbalance

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside and offside rear axle bushes are in poor condition

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 73,282 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake imbalance

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside and offside rear axle bushes are in poor condition

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 67,694 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,457 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,210 miles

both rear tyres perrished side walls

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2009 46,445 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,938 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Dec 2008 36,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

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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AX55 AUP is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX55 AUP, 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 AX55 AUP registered?

AX55 AUP is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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