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BD05 DBV

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,022 mi
Last recorded38,022 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 DBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 38,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 37,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 36,716 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,085 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 33,971 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 33,954 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 31,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 28,977 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 28,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,898 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 34,609 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 34,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,591 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2014 21,094 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Dec 2011 20,140 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 20,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 17,771 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 17,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 15,349 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 12,707 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 9,910 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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BD05 DBV is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD05 DBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD05 DBV registered?

BD05 DBV is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BD05 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 DBV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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