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KJZ 3608

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,429 mi
Last recorded85,429 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJZ 3608
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 85,429 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 81,475 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Corrosion on prescribed suspension/subframe mountings.

OSR/OSF tyres damaged on sidewall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 81,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Near seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan near seat mount. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Corrosion on prescribed suspension/subframe mountings.

OSR/OSF tyres damaged on sidewall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,792 miles

Front rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front off side front wishbone bushes deteriating

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 74,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front off side front wishbone bushes deteriating

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 66,868 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight corrosion in rear arches and prescribed areas

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 60,643 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mountings. (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,910 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 56,968 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Passenger's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,273 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 51,227 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f seat tilting handle incomplete

n/s/r tyre cracked & perished

Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,557 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 43,557 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,356 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 40,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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KJZ 3608 is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KJZ 3608, 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 KJZ 3608 registered?

KJZ 3608 is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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