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KO06 UPL

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,795 mi
Last recorded54,795 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 UPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2022 54,795 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 52,614 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 52,614 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 51,483 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 50,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 50,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,966 miles

Corrosion on underbody in places

Drivers door step corroding

Nearside front lower wishbone bushes splitting

Nearside rear tyre tread splitting .. tyre just legal

Offside rear tyre splitting .. tyre old

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2018 45,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (5.2.6)

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

Corrosion on underbody in places

Drivers door step corroding

Front brake discs wearing

Nearside front lower wishbone bushes splitting

Nearside rear tyre tread splitting .. tyre just legal

Offside rear tyre splitting .. tyre old

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,026 miles

Body corrosion in places

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

Front inner brake pads worn low .. discs wearing

Nearside rear tyre splitting .. tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,425 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 40,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.25 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65TR13 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working GLB 382 (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 28,940 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 26,482 miles

front tyres perished and cracked on tread

rear tyres slightly cracked on tread

Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,004 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,747 miles

front lower wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,321 miles

rear tyres splitting

Fail 24 Mar 2011 18,321 miles

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

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

rear tyres splitting

Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,976 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 11,784 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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KO06 UPL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KO06 UPL, 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 KO06 UPL registered?

KO06 UPL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is KO06 UPL safe to buy?

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