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KL05 LAO

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,407 mi
Last recorded69,407 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 LAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 69,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer door handle broke but still able to open door

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 67,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door handle damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 67,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door handle damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,125 miles

Nearside Front chassis rusting

Fail 10 Nov 2017 63,125 miles

Nearside Front chassis rusting

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 59,713 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Near side front chassis corroded

Near side front top suspension mounting has slight movement

Near side front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Near side rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Off side front chassis under wheel arch corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 59,713 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front brake discs corroded

Near side front chassis corroded

Near side front top suspension mounting has slight movement

Near side front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Near side rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Off side front chassis under wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded on the inner side

Near side front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Near side rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 3 Nov 2014 56,046 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 48,291 miles

n/s front wiper blade starting to split

o/s rear road wheel slight buckle

Fail 1 Nov 2013 48,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front wiper blade starting to split

o/s rear road wheel slight buckle

Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,222 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,154 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,999 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 36,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 34,240 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 34,240 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 24,630 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 11,286 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 LAO is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KL05 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

KL05 LAO is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is KL05 LAO safe to buy?

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