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KB55 JAU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,282 mi
Last recorded84,282 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 84,282 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 78,831 miles

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

Rear both tyre has cracked on the edges

Pass 30 Jan 2024 71,239 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 71,238 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 62,852 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floor pans & both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 62,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floor pans & both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 61,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ( replacements recommended) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres perished

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 11 Feb 2021 60,393 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack on shoulders

Pass 30 Jan 2020 57,632 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 57,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads low closer check recommended

Pass 28 Jan 2019 54,151 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 54,151 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 50,006 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn closer check needed

Pass 1 Feb 2017 45,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65x13 possible alignment issue! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 42,498 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 42,498 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,681 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 34,325 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 30,524 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 26,435 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 20,981 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 16,585 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offsidefront tyre sidewall perished

Pass 12 Feb 2009 12,990 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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KB55 JAU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 JAU, 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 JAU registered?

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

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