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AK06 ZYX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,385 mi
Last recorded93,385 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 ZYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 93,385 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 93,380 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 83,853 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2016 78,999 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2016 78,999 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,514 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 78,497 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,763 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,201 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,266 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,892 miles

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

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

splits in n/s wiper blade

surface tear in n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,284 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 54,284 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 10 Apr 2010 48,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,156 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 34,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZYX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZYX, 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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What year was AK06 ZYX registered?

AK06 ZYX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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