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KL05 KZE

2005 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,642 mi
Last recorded61,642 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 KZE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2020 61,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f-n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2019 60,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various body damage

Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,360 miles

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside front suspension top mount play

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Signs of a coolant leak around thermostat area

Fail 10 Mar 2018 59,357 miles

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

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

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside front suspension top mount play

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Signs of a coolant leak around thermostat area

Pass 11 Mar 2017 57,316 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside rear coil spring looks cracked but is still secure

Fail 7 Mar 2017 57,316 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

nearside rear coil spring looks cracked but is still secure

Pass 7 Mar 2016 56,525 miles

Offside Front head lamp misty

Fail 28 Feb 2015 50,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil topped up 0.5 litres

Pass 28 Feb 2015 50,604 miles

engine oil topped up 0.5 litres

Pass 8 Mar 2014 41,474 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 41,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,693 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 35,728 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 33,312 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,312 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,772 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,336 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,678 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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KL05 KZE is a 2005 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KL05 KZE, 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 KL05 KZE registered?

KL05 KZE is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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