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KL05 ZSW

2005 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,750 mi
Last recorded75,750 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 75,750 miles

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

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

both outer sills heavily corroded, no holes at present

front wiper blades split

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak from engine

power steering pipe at front corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2016 75,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both outer sills heavily corroded, no holes at present

front wiper blades split

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak from engine

oil level very low

power steering pipe at front corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2015 66,272 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rust on sills

Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,272 miles

Rust on sills

Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,755 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 57,713 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,156 miles

Hand Brake travel.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 50,002 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Hand Brake travel.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 40,057 miles

Handbrake travel. But still has reserve.

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

O/S/R & N/S/R Brakes noisy.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 40,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Handbrake travel. But still has reserve.

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

O/S/R & N/S/R Brakes noisy.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 31,793 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,655 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 24,654 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,012 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,599 miles

both front tyres scrubbing

tracking suspected out

Fail 13 Mar 2008 21,599 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing

tracking suspected out

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 ZSW is a 2005 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

KL05 ZSW is a 2005 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is KL05 ZSW safe to buy?

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