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AK06 ZYZ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,093 mi
Last recorded96,093 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 ZYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 96,093 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Fail 29 Mar 2017 96,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,851 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has piece of metal in it

Nearside front lower track-control arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp has condensation in it

Rear strut mountings have slight movement on upper fixings

coolant level very low

surface corrosion in o/s/r + n/s/r axle mounting points

Pass 1 May 2015 88,157 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 1 May 2015 88,157 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust front pipe flexible section in very poor condition

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot slightly weeping grease

n/s/f lower track control arm rear bush perished

noise from inside gearbox when clutch depressed

o/s/f lower track control arm rear bush slightly detatched

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,865 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)

n/s + o/s drive shaft inner boots slightly weeping grease.

n/s/f lower track control arm rear bush perished.

o/s/f lower track control arm rear bush slightly detached.

slight coolant leak from heat control valve.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 76,865 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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)

n/s + o/s drive shaft inner boots slightly weeping grease.

n/s/f lower track control arm rear bush perished.

o/s/f lower track control arm rear bush slightly detached.

slight coolant leak from heat control valve.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,599 miles

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

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

o/s + n/s/r tyres perished on side walls

slight weep of grease from n/s/f inner driveshaft boot

surface corrosion in exhaust tail box mounting

Pass 3 May 2011 46,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,572 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 35,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,903 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZYZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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