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BJ06 KKU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

41,103 mi
Last recorded41,103 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 KKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,103 miles

CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

DETERIORATION OF O/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH.

HEAVY RUST ON POWER STEERING PIPES

RUST ON UNDER BODY AND CHASSIS MEMBERS

Fail 5 Apr 2016 41,103 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL PANEL (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure FUEL FILTER (7.2.1)

HEAVY RUST ON POWER STEERING PIPES

CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

DETERIORATION OF O/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH.

RUST ON UNDER BODY AND CHASSIS MEMBERS

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,546 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 37,546 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Surface corrosion to floor pan

Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,570 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 79,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 72,050 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,490 miles

Fuel filter body corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,490 miles

Fuel filter body corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,246 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

bonnet release cable under steering column missing

secondary bonnet saftey catch very stiff

Fail 7 Sep 2010 65,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,619 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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BJ06 KKU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ06 KKU, 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 BJ06 KKU registered?

BJ06 KKU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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