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KH55 ULM

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,944 mi
Last recorded86,944 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 ULM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2017 86,944 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill end panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,927 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 85,919 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 85,864 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked and punctured

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded monitor (2.3.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

both rear sills badly corroded but not holed

no coolant in expansion tank

Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,650 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 4 Oct 2013 73,238 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake discs heavily lipped

Fail 4 Oct 2013 73,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake discs heavily lipped

Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,534 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 67,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,682 miles

advise front discs worn

Fail 13 Dec 2010 54,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

note movement on servo when foot brake applyed

Pass 13 Dec 2010 54,208 miles

note movement on servo when foot brake applyed

Pass 6 Jan 2010 47,760 miles

chips in w/screen.

slight imbalance on front service brake.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre perishing

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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KH55 ULM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KH55 ULM, 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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KH55 ULM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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