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KL05 ZUA

2005 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,283 mi
Last recorded107,283 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Ka43,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 107,283 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 107,283 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 99,334 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 99,334 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 94,759 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 94,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,657 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 87,167 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 80,033 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,450 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 63,450 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,526 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 ZUA is a 2005 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZUA, 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 ZUA registered?

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

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