2005 Ford KA 1.6L Petrol · BT55 TFE
2005 Ford KA (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 66,546 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT55 TFE Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 66,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT55 TFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Ka (BT55 TFE) between December 2008 and April 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BT55 TFE Mileage History
- 04/12/200815,453 mi
- 25/11/200919,487 mi+4,034 mi
- 07/12/201023,357 mi+3,870 mi
- 30/11/201126,600 mi+3,243 mi
- 11/12/201230,434 mi+3,834 mi
- 04/12/201333,193 mi+2,759 mi
- 18/12/201436,602 mi+3,409 mi
- 18/12/201436,605 mi+3 mi
- 21/12/201539,800 mi+3,195 mi
- 20/01/201640,015 mi+215 mi
- 20/01/201640,015 mi
- 17/01/201743,614 mi+3,599 mi
- 18/01/201743,614 mi
- 15/01/201848,891 mi+5,277 mi
- 15/01/201848,891 mi
- 04/01/201952,767 mi+3,876 mi
- 24/01/202060,455 mi+7,688 mi
- 22/01/202161,200 mi+745 mi
- 01/02/202161,206 mi+6 mi
- 31/01/202261,960 mi+754 mi
- 30/01/202363,634 mi+1,674 mi
- 01/02/202363,647 mi+13 mi
- 23/01/202465,064 mi+1,417 mi
- 24/01/202465,073 mi+9 mi
- 30/04/202566,546 mi+1,473 mi
- 30/04/202566,546 mi
Average of roughly 3,115 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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