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448 CTT

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,151 mi
Last recorded8,151 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration448 CTT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 8,151 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 7,598 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 7,577 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 7,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 7,412 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 7,300 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 7,223 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 6,853 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

park brake lever long travel

rear window slightly discoloured.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 6,325 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 6,292 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 6,239 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 6,091 miles

ADVISE ALL TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Pass 7 Aug 2013 5,761 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 5,753 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine light on

Pass 6 Aug 2012 5,418 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 5,174 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 4,912 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 4,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 4,421 miles

advise small leak from powersteering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2008 3,874 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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448 CTT is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 448 CTT, 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 448 CTT registered?

448 CTT is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is 448 CTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 448 CTT shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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