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KH55 ULU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,912 mi
Last recorded75,912 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 75,912 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 75,792 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nearside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring broken offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

Road wheel slightly damaged both front (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 71,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill riser is corroded

Offside Rear sill riser is corroded

rear boot floor corroded around spare wheel mount

Fail 15 Mar 2017 71,934 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear sill riser is corroded

Offside Rear sill riser is corroded

rear boot floor corroded around spare wheel mount

Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,682 miles

Nearside plastic headlamp lense is tarnished but not affecting beam image

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

Offside Front tyre is worn close to the wear bars

boot floor is corroded around the spare wheel fixing point

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 15 Mar 2016 66,655 miles

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

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

Nearside plastic headlamp lense is tarnished but not affecting beam image

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

Offside Front tyre is worn close to the wear bars

boot floor is corroded around the spare wheel fixing point

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,925 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 61,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,266 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 53,411 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

builb up of condensation in n/s/f headlamp unit

engine managment light is on

instrument cluster elimination not working

oil leak fron top part of engine

spare wheel is missing at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,411 miles

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

Oil leak

builb up of condensation in n/s/f headlamp unit

engine managment light is on

instrument cluster elimination not working

oil leak fron top part of engine

spare wheel is missing at time of test

Fail 15 Mar 2013 53,347 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

Pass 31 Jan 2012 44,602 miles

Both front bottom arm inner bushes perishing/splitting.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,589 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 31,656 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,978 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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KH55 ULU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ULU, 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 KH55 ULU registered?

KH55 ULU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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