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KL05 YHW

2005 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,970 mi
Last recorded53,970 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 YHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2019 53,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting At boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Bumper corner damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 52,560 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 52,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 52,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on tread

o/s/f wing holed but not structurally weakened

Pass 14 Dec 2016 51,665 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

o/s/f wing holed

Fail 13 Dec 2016 51,665 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

o/s/f wing holed

Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,263 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 50,253 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2014 47,107 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

advise rear axle bushes worn not resulting in excessive movement

osr sill corroded not holed

Fail 11 May 2014 47,107 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

advise rear axle bushes worn not resulting in excessive movement

osr sill corroded not holed

Pass 14 May 2013 43,387 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 43,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 37,932 miles

near side front tyre getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,352 miles

4 hub caps fitted

front brake discs worn

off side front tyre getting low

rear tyres badly perished req att soon

Fail 16 Apr 2011 31,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

4 hub caps fitted

front brake discs worn

off side front tyre getting low

rear tyres badly perished req att soon

Fail 8 Apr 2010 25,299 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,299 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,194 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2008 13,647 miles

4 hub caps fotted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 13,647 miles

4 hub caps fotted

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 YHW is a 2005 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YHW, 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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KL05 YHW is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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