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KG06 ZLX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,054 mi
Last recorded83,054 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 ZLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2020 83,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/s/f rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Advise floor rust present near front suspension mounting brackets

Advise rear n/s tyre cracking in tread and tread edges

Pass 16 Mar 2019 82,663 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,464 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 71,202 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,534 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 56,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 50,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside rear & Offside rear tyres cracked along inner & outer sidewalls & across the tread areas at time of test.

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Screw in offside rear tyre - as marked.

Unable to check boot area due to items in boot at time of test.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 50,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside rear & Offside rear tyres cracked along inner & outer sidewalls & across the tread areas at time of test.

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Screw in offside rear tyre - as marked.

Unable to check boot area due to items in boot at time of test.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 43,294 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,906 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 34,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 28,752 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 28,752 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,011 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 20,494 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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KG06 ZLX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KG06 ZLX, 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 KG06 ZLX registered?

KG06 ZLX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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