2005 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · DX54 XNL
2005 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 26,062 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX54 XNL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 26,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX54 XNL 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 (DX54 XNL) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
DX54 XNL Mileage History
- 27/07/202325,605 mi
- 28/08/202425,790 mi+185 mi
- 20/08/202525,795 mi+5 mi
- 24/09/202525,795 mi
- 23/09/202626,062 mi+267 mi
Average of roughly 145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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