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AY05 WGK

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,850 mi
Last recorded69,850 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 WGK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 69,850 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 68,793 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heatshield on catalytic convertor loose

Pass 16 Mar 2023 67,845 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 67,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 67,285 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 67,285 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 66,816 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front driver's floorpan weak

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

Rear Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Mar 2021 66,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front driver's floorpan weak

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

Rear Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,431 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 66,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 64,836 miles

Front both front tyres have cracks on the walls and in between treads

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 63,329 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 58,151 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both sides (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion under rear inner seals by axle bolting points

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

slight play in both front top shock mounts

Pass 7 Mar 2016 54,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,977 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 47,977 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 42,499 miles

rear suspension to chassis mounts worn

Fail 5 Mar 2014 42,499 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension to chassis mounts worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,920 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,122 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,221 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wipers slightly poor

both rear tyres cracked

nearside front road wheel very slightly out of shape

Fail 16 Mar 2011 30,221 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wipers slightly poor

both rear tyres cracked

nearside front road wheel very slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,874 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 25,874 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,081 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 20,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 14,202 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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AY05 WGK is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WGK, 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 WGK is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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