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AY55 XRV

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,248 mi
Last recorded56,248 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XRV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 56,248 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill and floor panels (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill and floor panels (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion main chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 52,914 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,334 miles

Offside front inner wheel arch moulding damaged and insecure at front

Fail 6 Nov 2014 44,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside front inner wheel arch moulding damaged and loose at front

Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,388 miles

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

Offside front inner wheel arch moulding damaged and loose at front

Pass 9 Nov 2013 41,301 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 35,007 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,655 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 27,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,278 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,182 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 22,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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AY55 XRV is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY55 XRV registered?

AY55 XRV is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AY55 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 XRV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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