2005 Ford Ka · 10,755 MOT tests
2005 Ford Ka reliability
2005 Ford Kas fail 50.8% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 19 Ka years (10,755 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- 50.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 49% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 51,949
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,755
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 7.6% of tests fail here (359% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 17% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Ford Ka
Fail rate by area
- Suspension29.3%
- Lights and electrics20.2%
- Body, chassis and structure12.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.9%
- Brakes9.6%
- Tyres8.1%
- Seat belts and airbags7.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 12.41%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 6.28%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.16%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.46%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Stop lamp not working 4.29%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.17%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.36%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.29%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.32%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (10.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.9%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Ford Ka reliable?
2005 Ford Kas fail 50.8% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 19 Ka years (10,755 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Ford Ka MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (12.41% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (6.28% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (6.16% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Ford Ka have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Ford Ka shows 51,949 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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