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KL05 ZRD

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,372 mi
Last recorded67,372 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 ZRD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2016 67,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

n/s headlight wet inside

EML on & misfire

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,795 miles

Engine light on

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 66,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine light on

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 65,817 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 65,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,651 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 63,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 57,242 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,242 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,023 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 47,023 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 39,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,121 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 41,162 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 ZRD is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ZRD, 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 ZRD registered?

KL05 ZRD is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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