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A12 ODT

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,327 mi
Last recorded20,327 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ODT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 20,327 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 19,827 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 19,827 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 19,646 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 19,644 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL CORRORED AT SUB FRAME MT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 19,387 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 19,105 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 18,141 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 16,706 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 15,582 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 14,572 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 13,686 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 12,719 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 12,359 miles

ALL Four tyres cracking on sidewalls . not exposing cords

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 11,364 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2012 9,892 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 8,416 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 7,036 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 5,408 miles

decelerometer used individual wheels not tested but overall eff met

small cut in outer sidewall not exposing cords n/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2008 3,680 miles

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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A12 ODT is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 A12 ODT, 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 A12 ODT registered?

A12 ODT is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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