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FORD KA2005 · 1.3L PETROL

SW55 FOU

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2005 FORD KA is a PETROL vehicle with a 1299cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 75,580.

MOT

Expired

Expires 23/08/2018

Tax

Untaxed

Expires 23/08/2018

Mileage: 75,580
Fuel: PETROL
Year: 2005
Engine: 1299cc

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

✓ Taxed

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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Full MOT History

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2005 Ford Ka (SW55 FOU), we found 5 MOT results in the period of September 2015 to August 2017.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 7 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 6 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY