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KB06 ETU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,844 mi
Last recorded80,844 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 ETU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 80,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 78,668 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 78,668 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 76,560 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 74,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 71,857 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 68,649 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 66,576 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,406 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 64,139 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filter slightly Corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 42,146 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 42,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,573 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 40,573 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,851 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 38,703 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 38,703 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 33,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,484 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 14,738 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 10,621 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KB06 ETU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KB06 ETU, 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 KB06 ETU registered?

KB06 ETU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is KB06 ETU safe to buy?

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