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AY55 XVR

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,000 mi
Last recorded118,000 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 118,000 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 114,613 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 114,613 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 109,035 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 101,791 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 99,289 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,093 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 90,093 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Sep 2012 80,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,981 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Drivers door mirror glass damaged but still providing good view to rear

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 63,981 miles

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

Drivers door mirror glass damaged but still providing good view to rear

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,002 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 52,002 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 39,698 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,554 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear tyres on 2mm

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 XVR is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XVR, 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

How do I check the history of AY55 XVR?

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What year was AY55 XVR registered?

AY55 XVR is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is AY55 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 XVR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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