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KB55 HTL

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,512 mi
Last recorded58,512 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 HTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 58,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective getting smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/F and N/S/F macpherson strutt top mounts have some play/lift.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective getting smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 58,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective getting smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/F and N/S/F macpherson strutt top mounts have some play/lift.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective getting smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 55,693 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan and chassis to front subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,421 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 51,331 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 51,331 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,574 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,271 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 44,173 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,968 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,516 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 35,094 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 32,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,346 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,890 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 28,890 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

rear tyres cracking

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 HTL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KB55 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

KB55 HTL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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