MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
body panels various corrosion
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
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)
Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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