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AY55 XHL

2005 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,485 mi
Last recorded64,485 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XHL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2015 64,485 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,471 miles

offside front tyre is cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2014 62,451 miles

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

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

offside front tyre is cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,235 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 60,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,470 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 55,281 miles

nearside rear tyre becoming perrished

Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,863 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 48,862 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,416 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,400 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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AY55 XHL is a 2005 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AY55 XHL, 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 AY55 XHL registered?

AY55 XHL is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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