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AP55 KYX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,678 mi
Last recorded87,678 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 KYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 87,678 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 87,677 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component fouling hose fouling drive shaft (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,048 miles

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

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

p a s pipe chaffing on nearside drive shaft

Fail 6 Jun 2019 81,037 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

p a s pipe chaffing on nearside drive shaft

Pass 2 May 2018 77,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust hanger broken away from pipe

Fail 25 Apr 2018 77,424 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust hanger broken away from pipe

Pass 5 May 2017 73,707 miles

Offside Front top mount slight play

Oil leak ()

wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 4 May 2017 73,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front top mount slight play

Oil leak ()

wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 5 May 2016 69,302 miles

Offside Front drop link showing wear

Nearside Front drop link showing wear

Offside Front bottom ball joint showing wear

slight noise on power steering when on full lock

Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,753 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 53,097 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 53,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,356 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 45,344 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 34,343 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,857 miles

o/s ball joint cover split

Pass 15 Feb 2010 18,596 miles

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2009 14,532 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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AP55 KYX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP55 KYX, 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 AP55 KYX registered?

AP55 KYX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is AP55 KYX safe to buy?

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