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KL05 ZST

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,763 mi
Last recorded98,763 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 98,763 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 98,467 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 92,594 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 92,594 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 92,545 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under car (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under car (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 89,946 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,800 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 86,751 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 81,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,146 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,917 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 73,886 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 67,403 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,403 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 59,055 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,988 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,090 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 ZST is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZST, 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 ZST registered?

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

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