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K17 VNS

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,292 mi
Last recorded55,292 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 VNS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 55,292 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 51,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 51,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 43,680 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 32,568 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 32,568 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 31,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting area nsf chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 31,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting area nsf chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 30,670 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 29,123 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,233 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 25,449 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 24,195 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,748 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,444 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 21,658 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,702 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,209 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 19,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,191 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,388 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 18,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,512 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 17,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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K17 VNS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue 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 K17 VNS, 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 K17 VNS registered?

K17 VNS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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