2005 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · LS05 UPB
2005 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 70,837 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS05 UPB Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2023
- 70,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS05 UPB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Ka (LS05 UPB) between June 2008 and November 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
LS05 UPB Mileage History
- 04/06/200819,207 mi
- 04/06/200819,207 mi
- 26/05/200925,207 mi+6,000 mi
- 27/05/200925,207 mi
- 06/05/201030,312 mi+5,105 mi
- 09/05/201136,105 mi+5,793 mi
- 09/05/201136,105 mi
- 06/08/201337,278 mi+1,173 mi
- 21/07/201443,972 mi+6,694 mi
- 26/07/201444,220 mi+248 mi
- 22/04/201548,292 mi+4,072 mi
- 22/04/201548,292 mi
- 05/05/201650,127 mi+1,835 mi
- 05/05/201650,127 mi
- 14/12/201652,825 mi+2,698 mi
- 03/11/201754,710 mi+1,885 mi
- 11/11/201754,710 mi
- 17/10/201856,981 mi+2,271 mi
- 16/10/201958,982 mi+2,001 mi
- 28/10/201959,087 mi+105 mi
- 22/10/202061,275 mi+2,188 mi
- 22/10/202061,296 mi+21 mi
- 12/11/202164,551 mi+3,255 mi
- 15/11/202164,553 mi+2 mi
- 17/10/202267,608 mi+3,055 mi
- 31/10/202267,696 mi+88 mi
- 20/10/202370,687 mi+2,991 mi
- 02/11/202370,837 mi+150 mi
Average of roughly 3,350 miles per year across 28 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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