Archived DVLA Record

2005 Ford KA 1.6L Petrol · PL05 MXY

PL05 MXY

2005 Ford KA (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18/07/2005. Recorded mileage 115,472 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD KA
Year / Origin
2005 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 30/11/2024
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
115,472 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/11/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1599cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This 2005 Ford Ka has covered approximately 115,472 miles, averaging roughly 5,500 miles per year. While this is relatively low for a vehicle of this age, the history suggests it has been used consistently rather than left standing for long periods. The MOT history is remarkably clean, showing three consecutive passes since 2021 with no advisory items or defects recorded. The failures noted in 2021 and 2022 appear to be administrative or minor technical glitches, as they were rectified within 24 hours and followed immediately by a clean pass. This indicates a stable maintenance trend, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in a roadworthy condition by its previous owners. However, a 21-year-old vehicle with this mileage still carries risks associated with its age. Low annual usage can sometimes mask issues like seized components or perished rubber seals that only become apparent under regular driving conditions. Because the MOT history shows no recorded advisories, you should not assume the car is free of age-related wear; it simply means no safety-critical failures were flagged during the annual inspections. Your primary concern should be the structural integrity of the vehicle. Ford Kas of this era are notorious for hidden bodywork corrosion.

PL05 MXY Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2023
  • 115,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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PL05 MXY Mileage History

  1. 14/07/200816,120 mi
  2. 10/07/200921,740 mi+5,620 mi
  3. 16/07/201027,219 mi+5,479 mi
  4. 16/07/201027,219 mi
  5. 30/07/201133,416 mi+6,197 mi
  6. 24/07/201243,354 mi+9,938 mi
  7. 30/04/201349,982 mi+6,628 mi
  8. 30/04/201349,983 mi+1 mi
  9. 30/07/201458,037 mi+8,054 mi
  10. 31/07/201458,039 mi+2 mi
  11. 30/06/201561,227 mi+3,188 mi
  12. 01/07/201561,228 mi+1 mi
  13. 01/08/201666,514 mi+5,286 mi
  14. 01/08/201666,514 mi
  15. 01/09/201770,230 mi+3,716 mi
  16. 31/08/201875,189 mi+4,959 mi
  17. 28/08/201978,632 mi+3,443 mi
  18. 28/08/201978,632 mi
  19. 28/08/202080,974 mi+2,342 mi
  20. 02/09/202080,974 mi
  21. 31/08/202194,529 mi+13,555 mi
  22. 07/09/202194,783 mi+254 mi
  23. 06/10/2022108,066 mi+13,283 mi
  24. 07/10/2022108,067 mi+1 mi
  25. 01/12/2023115,472 mi+7,405 mi

Average of roughly 6,459 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

PL05 MXY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (PL05 MXY) between August 2021 and December 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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