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2005 FORD KA
General Information
- Registration SW55FTP
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 66,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not a continuous weld (5.2.6)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Central Exhaust system not adequately supported metal mount broken (7.1.1)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- damage to offside front rim & tyre wearing on inner edge 165/65/13
- front brake discs appear worn
19 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,660 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front & rear inner sill corroded.
- Nearside front & rear inner sill corroded.
18 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- coolant low
- Offside front & rear inner sill corroded.
- Nearside front & rear inner sill corroded.
12 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill repair not continuously seam welded / not repaired to original strength (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling strut (3.6.B.4a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Subframe 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 inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
8 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,915 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
- Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
7 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 47,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
18 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,737 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,737 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,548 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2012 9 Jun 202614 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,542 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2011 9 Jun 202613 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 35,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,293 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2010 9 Jun 20268 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 29,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
25 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,056 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2009 9 Jun 202625 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 22,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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SW55FTP was registered on 2005-12-21
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