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2005 FORD KA
General Information
- Registration SW55FWB
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model KA
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1299cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 24,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected beside driveshaft (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected beside driveshaft (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor behind front sub frame bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
23 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 19,192 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- under body corrosion
- power steering pipes corrosion
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 19,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- under body corrosion
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- power steering pipes corrosion
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 18,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel filler neck corroded
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 10,225 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019 13 Jun 202620 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 10,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at suspension arm (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at suspension arm (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing at suspension arm (2.4.A.3)
29 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 8,915 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on floor (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on floor (6.1.B.2)
22 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 8,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of strut top (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30 cm of strut, visible from wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear axle mount to body (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on floor (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on floor (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 8,075 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2016 13 Jun 202618 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 8,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
19 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 7,325 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2015 13 Jun 202619 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 7,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
20 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 6,514 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2014 13 Jun 202620 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 6,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
21 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 5,791 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2013 13 Jun 202621 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 5,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
22 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 4,948 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2012 13 Jun 202622 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 4,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
21 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 4,060 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2011 13 Jun 202621 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 4,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
18 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 3,281 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2010 13 Jun 202617 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 2,434 MI
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SW55FWB was registered on 2005-12-21
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