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KM06 HBX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,900 mi
Last recorded74,900 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 HBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2023 74,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back of sill in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 74,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 71,916 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front bulk head. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,929 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 64,540 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 64,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 61,486 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 56,156 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2017 56,156 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 51,008 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,822 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 40,590 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 36,305 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 31,233 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,736 miles

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

n/s/f and both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2010 19,180 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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KM06 HBX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KM06 HBX, 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 KM06 HBX registered?

KM06 HBX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is KM06 HBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM06 HBX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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