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AK06 ZYS

2006 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,614 mi
Last recorded85,614 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 ZYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,614 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 85,612 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 81,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 81,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 74,421 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 74,421 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner cil (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 68,392 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floor pan corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 62,022 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,915 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended BORDER LINE (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended BORDER LINE (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 53,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

ITEMS PRE TEST

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended BORDER LINE (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended BORDER LINE (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 40,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both rear tyres age cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,680 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 29,680 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,037 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,942 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,048 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,038 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,006 miles

All four tyres have cracked outer sidewalls

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AK06 ZYS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK06 ZYS, 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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AK06 ZYS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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