2005 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · DV05 VPP
2005 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2005. Recorded mileage 43,504 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV05 VPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 43,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV05 VPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Ka (DV05 VPP) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
DV05 VPP Mileage History
- 30/07/202439,343 mi
- 09/08/202439,364 mi+21 mi
- 21/07/202540,312 mi+948 mi
- 22/07/202643,392 mi+3,080 mi
- 29/07/202643,504 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly 2,084 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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