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KB55 HSC

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,098 mi
Last recorded122,098 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 HSC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 122,098 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 98,211 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 98,211 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 74,775 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,711 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seat fitted to offside rear cannot fully check seat belt

Fail 2 Nov 2013 60,697 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 42,035 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 42,035 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 34,798 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 34,476 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 May 2010 34,476 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,051 miles

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

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2009 28,017 miles

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

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

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

offside mirror glass cracked

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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KB55 HSC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KB55 HSC, 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 KB55 HSC registered?

KB55 HSC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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