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AJ06 ZBY

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,772 mi
Last recorded66,772 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 ZBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 66,772 miles

Heavy use of underseal and multiple areas plated, cannot fully inspect.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front/Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 66,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy use of underseal and multiple areas plated, cannot fully inspect.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front/Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 66,510 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch marked up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch marked up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 62,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

vehicle has surface corrosion to rear

Pass 8 Nov 2021 62,867 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 62,867 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,388 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 61,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 58,864 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 58,807 miles

Power steering pipes corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 57,069 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 57,069 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,851 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 39,166 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 39,166 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs corroded

n/s wiper blade rubber split

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,450 miles

Chip in windscreen in zone B,

Chips in screen in zone B,

Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,238 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 22,496 miles

both front brake disks poor

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to detatch

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in both rear strut top mounts

Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,638 miles

Nearside front lower wishbone,rear bush detaching,but doesn't have any play,

Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,487 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AJ06 ZBY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ06 ZBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ06 ZBY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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