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AO06 KBJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

64,043 mi
Last recorded64,043 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 KBJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2019 64,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi rail holed near to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel rim buckled

Fail 6 Sep 2018 64,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassi rail holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort is low

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch pipe (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/f plus n/s/r wheel rim's are buckled

Pass 16 Dec 2015 60,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on edge

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Dec 2015 60,044 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on edge

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 59,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 53,108 miles

both rear wheel rims buckled

front brakes inbalanced

gear box oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 1 Nov 2011 53,108 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both rear wheel rims buckled

front brakes inbalanced

gear box oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brakes inbalanced

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Fail 2 Nov 2010 45,387 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brakes inbalanced

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,446 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 30,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AO06 KBJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 AO06 KBJ, 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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AO06 KBJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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