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KL05 ZRU

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,338 mi
Last recorded73,338 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2016 73,338 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s and n/s/r and o/s/f tyres deteriated

oil leak

rear boot floor and rear panel corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,443 miles

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

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres deteriated

spare wheel loose in carrier

wipers smearing screen

Fail 1 Apr 2015 68,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres deteriated

spare wheel loose in carrier

wipers smearing screen

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,998 miles

both rear tyres deteriated

exhaust system corroded

oil leak from selector seal!

spare tyre flat

Fail 14 Apr 2014 63,998 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres deteriated

exhaust system corroded

low coolant level

o/s number plate insecure

oil leak from selector seal!

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust leak

spare wheel flat

Fail 2 Apr 2013 58,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust leak

spare wheel flat

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,179 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 51,393 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 51,393 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,715 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 47,715 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,127 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 38,699 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,699 miles

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

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 ZRU 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 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 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

KL05 ZRU is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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