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BD05 BYK

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

69,730 mi
Last recorded69,730 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 BYK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 69,730 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 69,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 68,325 miles

underbody very rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2015 68,325 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

underbody very rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,561 miles

oil leak engine / box / underbody rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2014 63,561 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak engine / box / underbody rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 57,364 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside tyre cracking up on sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,082 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking due to age but no cords showing

nearside rear tyre has small cuts in the sidewall but not showing any cords

offside front wiper blade split on the ends but still effectively clears the screen

offside rear tyre cracking due to age but does not have any cords showing

Fail 31 Oct 2012 53,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking due to age but no cords showing

nearside rear tyre has small cuts in the sidewall but not showing any cords

offside front wiper blade split on the ends but still effectively clears the screen

offside rear tyre cracking due to age but does not have any cords showing

Pass 17 May 2011 41,974 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 41,974 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake pads low

Pass 4 May 2010 35,544 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 35,287 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 35,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 25,762 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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BD05 BYK is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BD05 BYK, 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 BD05 BYK registered?

BD05 BYK is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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