2005 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · GL55 BWN
2005 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 65,007 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL55 BWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2025
- 65,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL55 BWN 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 (GL55 BWN) between April 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Headlamp not working on main beam & Affecting other lights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”.
GL55 BWN Mileage History
- 28/04/202363,588 mi
- 06/03/202464,097 mi+509 mi
- 13/03/202464,105 mi+8 mi
- 13/02/202564,986 mi+881 mi
- 22/02/202565,007 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 778 miles per year across 5 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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