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HK06 YKB

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,016 mi
Last recorded89,016 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 YKB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,016 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished and worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre perished

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 81,481 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

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

bootlid corroding around wiper fitting

drivers seat tilt broken

exhaust system corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2017 81,481 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 165/65x13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65x13 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

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

bootlid corroding around wiper fitting

drivers seat tilt broken

exhaust system corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,090 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 77,086 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

small damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,819 miles

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

high hand brake travel

Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,008 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 58,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,599 miles

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

unable to view front brake pads

Fail 26 Jul 2013 53,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

unable to view front brake pads

Fail 29 Jun 2012 47,253 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,253 miles

front brake pads getting low

front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,064 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 37,225 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 37,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 30,199 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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HK06 YKB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HK06 YKB, 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 HK06 YKB registered?

HK06 YKB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is HK06 YKB safe to buy?

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