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AY55 XOB

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,197 mi
Last recorded85,197 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XOB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2018 85,197 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak thermostat housing ,over heated during test ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer sill cover corroded

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

Offside Front washer jet not working

Pass 30 Nov 2017 78,596 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 78,586 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 70,584 miles

body panels various corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2016 70,573 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

body panels surfaces corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,599 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,052 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 58,052 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,235 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,884 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,264 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 42,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,560 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 26,504 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 XOB is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AY55 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

AY55 XOB is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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