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HJ06 YBS

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,730 mi
Last recorded73,730 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 YBS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,730 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 5 Sep 2017 73,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,875 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 67,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 60,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine coolant level low

Front tyres worn on inside edges and slightly on outside edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside front lower suspension arm bush creaking

Offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Oil filter corroded and seeping oil

Spare wheel missing

Fail 11 Aug 2015 60,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine coolant level low

Front tyres worn on inside edges and slightly on outside edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside front lower suspension arm bush creaking

Offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Oil filter corroded and seeping oil

Spare wheel missing

Pass 31 Jul 2014 51,756 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S mirror missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre perished and cracked

Spare wheel missing

Fail 31 Jul 2014 51,754 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S mirror missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre perished and cracked

Spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 38,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside door mirror missing

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush debonded but no excessive movement

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear wiper blade split

Spare wheel missing

Fail 2 Aug 2013 38,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside door mirror missing

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush debonded but no excessive movement

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear wiper blade split

Spare wheel missing

Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,318 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,632 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front mirror missing non obligatory

Fail 9 Aug 2011 14,632 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside front mirror missing non obligatory

Pass 10 Aug 2010 14,597 miles

n/s/f tyre has cracks in side wall and cuts in tread

o/s/r wheel was loose

Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,416 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)

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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HJ06 YBS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJ06 YBS, 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 HJ06 YBS registered?

HJ06 YBS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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