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KJ55 RZS

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,187 mi
Last recorded119,187 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 RZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 119,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 117,369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 108,097 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 104,713 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 102,357 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 102,357 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 83,879 miles

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre has flat spot

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,879 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre has flat spot

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 71,829 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

will require new discs at the next pad change

Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,829 miles

will require new discs at the next pad change

Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,456 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 64,456 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre flat

Fail 12 May 2010 55,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

left hand front tyre worn to 2mm

right hand front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 12 May 2010 55,440 miles

left hand front tyre worn to 2mm

right hand front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,546 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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KJ55 RZS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KJ55 RZS, 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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KJ55 RZS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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