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KL05 UJB

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,140 mi
Last recorded72,140 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 UJB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 72,140 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,423 miles

Corrosion starting in various places

Engine oil leak

Exhaust hangers corroding

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

Nsf lower wishbone rear bush starting to seperate

Nsf tyre on 2mm

Nsr tyre perishing

Windscreen has small chip

Fail 5 Feb 2016 64,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Corrosion starting in various places

Engine oil leak

Exhaust hangers corroding

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

Nsf lower wishbone rear bush starting to seperate

Nsf tyre on 2mm

Nsr tyre perishing

Windscreen has small chip

Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,319 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 54,319 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 44,939 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes becoming unbonded

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2014 44,939 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes becoming unbonded

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2013 33,838 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 33,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 24,146 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,968 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 21,968 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 17,383 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 13,690 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 6,377 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 UJB is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KL05 UJB, 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 UJB registered?

KL05 UJB is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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