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AJ05 KLV

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,730 mi
Last recorded97,730 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 97,730 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 97,728 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 90,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 90,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded And outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded And outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroding

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroding

Rear Tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Jan 2017 79,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroding

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroding

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

Rear Tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,031 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 69,031 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 57,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear top shock mount has slight play

Fail 2 Jan 2015 57,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear top shock mount has slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,361 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 48,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 42,803 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2013 42,771 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2012 39,970 miles

front discs worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,264 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all wipers worn

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Feb 2011 38,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all wipers worn

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 May 2010 33,527 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 26,290 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 19,268 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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AJ05 KLV is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ05 KLV, 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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AJ05 KLV is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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