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KL05 ZSR

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,997 mi
Last recorded74,997 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2017 74,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front to rear (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axle mounting bush (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 65,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 65,386 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,289 miles

front top struts mounts noisy & seizing slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2015 59,289 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front top struts mounts noisy & seizing slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,082 miles

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

wipers smearing

Fail 30 Sep 2014 55,082 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2013 46,899 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 34,191 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,653 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,365 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,236 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,961 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 ZSR is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZSR, 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 ZSR registered?

KL05 ZSR is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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