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EF55 KWA

2005 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,185 mi
Last recorded20,185 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 KWA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 20,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 19,234 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 18,096 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 13,662 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 13,643 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 459 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 120,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 120,670 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 99,580 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 94,401 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 94,401 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 91,242 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,713 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 80,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 73,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 67,934 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 50,635 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,249 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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EF55 KWA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 63,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF55 KWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF55 KWA registered?

EF55 KWA is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is EF55 KWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 KWA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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