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KL05 ZSV

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,499 mi
Last recorded51,499 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2018 51,499 miles

Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both side skirt area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn Corroded Both sides (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 48,595 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s side seal also bottom chasiss (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 48,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s side seal also bottom chasiss (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 45,151 miles

both front lower arm bushes slightly perishing

both rear 4-5mm tyres perishing slightly

exhaust generally corroded

front brake discs corroded

slight play in both rear radius arm bushes

Pass 13 Nov 2015 41,940 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rear (2.5.A.1c)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 41,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rear (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2015 39,728 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,728 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,644 miles

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,529 miles

Damage to offside front door

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2013 29,529 miles

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

Damage to offside front door

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,638 miles

accident damage to vehicle

offside front brake hose perishing

slight lift in nearside rear top suspension mount

slight lift in offside rear top suspension mount

Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,999 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,565 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,365 miles

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

dent in o/s door

some ware in o/s/f lower wishbone suspension joint

Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,119 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 ZSV is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

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

Is KL05 ZSV safe to buy?

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