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KA06 KEA

2006 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,070 mi
Last recorded91,070 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA06 KEA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2025 91,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension support turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by gearbox mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by fuel filler and inadequately repaired (filler foam) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead panel holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom of inner wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/wheel arch by strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension support turret (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Extensive repairs and general surface corrosion to vehicle underbody.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer section by union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing behind plastic covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer section by union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose outer plastic wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing behind plastic covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor pan repaired and covered in sealer

Pass 1 Jul 2024 89,545 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle beam bushes are deterioated.

Underside of vehicle is generally in very poor condition.

Pass 10 Jul 2023 87,551 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe fixing points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle is poor condition.

rear axle beam bushes deterioated.

Fail 16 Jun 2023 87,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside and nearside rear axle beam bushes deterioated.

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe attachment points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle in generally poor condition.

Pass 14 Jun 2022 84,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security fuel filler neck (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

underside of vehicle in corroded condition

Fail 13 Jun 2022 84,963 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside reverse light not working

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security fuel filler neck (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

underside of vehicle in corroded condition

Pass 8 Jun 2021 83,847 miles

Offside and nearside front chassis legs and subframe mounting points are slightly corroded.

Rear panel/boot floor slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2020 82,504 miles

Front subframe mounting points slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside and nearside rear inner arches slightly corroded around seat belt mount prescribed area

Pass 15 May 2019 81,381 miles

Front subframe mountings slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 81,381 miles

Front subframe mountings slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 80,377 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 79,273 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 79,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 79,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion o/s and n/s outer sills

exhaust very rusty

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r inner rims damaged

o/s/r n/s/r strut gaiters split

surface corrosion various steel brake pipes

various under body corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2015 78,049 miles

corrosion o/s n/s outer sills

exhaust very rusty and CAT heat shield

fuel filter housing rusty

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r inner wheel rims damaged

o/s/r n/s/r strut gaiters split

small stone chips in windsreen

surface corrosion various steel brake pipes

various under body corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,800 miles

small stone chips in windsreen corrosion exhaust o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r inner wheel rims damaged rear tyres slight perishing under body corrosion surface corrosion rear steel brake pipe

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,553 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,842 miles

both front tyres tread perrished and cracking. nearside front tyre tread also out of shape

Fail 25 Apr 2013 73,842 miles

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

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

both front tyres tread perrished and cracking. nearside front tyre tread also out of shape

Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,471 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,951 miles

1x fuel/brake pipe clip broken

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)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

poor welding repair to front chassis legs/ front crossmember

Fail 17 Aug 2011 69,951 miles

1x fuel/brake pipe clip broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

poor welding repair to front chassis legs/ front crossmember

Fail 12 Aug 2011 69,943 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Aug 2011 69,940 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 69,531 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 69,531 miles

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

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

front discs worn/corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,434 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 69,434 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 May 2010 66,897 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,933 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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KA06 KEA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 KA06 KEA, 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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KA06 KEA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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