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KB55 JYY

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,706 mi
Last recorded115,706 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 115,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 103,882 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 103,882 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 96,099 miles

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged.

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

Fail 15 May 2019 96,098 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged.

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

Pass 5 May 2018 91,129 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S N/S (2.7.2a)

service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 30 Apr 2016 85,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 May 2015 82,802 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 May 2015 82,802 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 73,472 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,426 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 58,646 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,646 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 49,344 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,344 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,663 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 29,997 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 JYY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JYY, 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 JYY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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