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KB55 JBZ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,543 mi
Last recorded61,543 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 61,543 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Front nearside and offside seat mounting areas has corrosion

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

offside front wing and nearside sill panel has corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,742 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 55,742 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 47,729 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,414 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 39,977 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,989 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,575 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,623 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,819 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,540 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,491 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 20,491 miles

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

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 JBZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JBZ, 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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KB55 JBZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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