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AO06 KBU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,457 mi
Last recorded72,457 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 KBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 72,457 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Subframe been welded / under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 70,811 miles

o/s/f subframe has been welded and undersealed

Fail 24 Feb 2025 70,803 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting area corroded / holed has been repaired / lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both front road wheels inner beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 68,758 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Advise both front road wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner lower arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Advise both rear inner bead rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 67,507 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Advise both front road wheels damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise tyre has splits inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Advise both rear road wheels damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 67,496 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall splits to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Advise both front road wheels damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Advise tyre has splits inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear metal bkt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Advise both rear road wheels damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 66,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 66,089 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,576 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 62,838 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,703 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 60,703 miles

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

Coolant level low

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 58,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,361 miles

Offside Headlight has a sticker to prevent kick up

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,552 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,391 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,855 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 37,646 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,748 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,831 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

lotts off travel at handbrake

Fail 30 Mar 2009 22,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,086 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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AO06 KBU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO06 KBU, 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 AO06 KBU registered?

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

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