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KC06 YJY

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,060 mi
Last recorded97,060 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 YJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 97,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 10 Mar 2025 97,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 5 Feb 2024 87,667 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamp switch stiff advise attention

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2023 79,861 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2022 76,142 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Feb 2022 76,136 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 73,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some corrosion in places

Fail 29 Jan 2021 73,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

some corrosion in places under vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2020 71,026 miles

Coolant leak back of engine ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 67,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,935 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 56,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 56,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 52,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread.

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,751 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 50,123 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 48,966 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 48,965 miles

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

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 7 Feb 2012 47,121 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,345 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,309 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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KC06 YJY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KC06 YJY, 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 KC06 YJY registered?

KC06 YJY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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