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AY05 LBV

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

114,855 mi
Last recorded114,855 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 May 2016 114,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% imbalance . (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread.

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

oil leak.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 114,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 30 Jan 2015 111,436 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 111,400 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 97,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 97,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,903 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 82,902 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,025 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2012 60,528 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 50,119 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,337 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 40,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 30,923 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,463 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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AY05 LBV is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AY05 LBV, 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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AY05 LBV is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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