2005 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · NV55 BTE
2005 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 50,333 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV55 BTE Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2013
- 50,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV55 BTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Ka (NV55 BTE) between November 2008 and June 2013.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
NV55 BTE Mileage History
- 24/11/200823,656 mi
- 27/11/200932,879 mi+9,223 mi
- 27/11/200932,879 mi
- 04/02/201137,260 mi+4,381 mi
- 04/02/201137,260 mi
- 05/01/201244,088 mi+6,828 mi
- 05/07/201247,330 mi+3,242 mi
- 05/07/201247,331 mi+1 mi
- 11/06/201350,333 mi+3,002 mi
Average of roughly 5,869 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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