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KS06 TAU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,735 mi
Last recorded82,735 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 TAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 82,735 miles

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

Front inner wheel arch areas corroded

Front windscreen washers seem weak

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

corrosion around front chassis rails under front floors, and rear chassis rails and closing sills

corrosion around power steering pipes

exhaust heavily corroded and rear box hanging brackets corroded through

oil leaks

spare wheel carrier empty

Fail 12 Jun 2018 82,735 miles

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

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

Front inner wheel arch areas corroded

Front windscreen washers seem weak

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

corrosion around front chassis rails under front floors, and rear chassis rails and closing sills

corrosion around power steering pipes

exhaust heavily corroded and rear box hanging brackets corroded through

oil leaks

spare wheel carrier empty

Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,020 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,120 miles

front number plate in poor condition

fuel filter corroded

lift in nearside rear suspension strut top mounting

nearside front wheel rim buckled

nearside rear lamp condensated

oil seepage

spare wheel carrier empty

various underbody corrosion

wipers in poor condition

Fail 20 May 2016 77,115 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush offside front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

wipers in poor condition

unable to open boot lid

front number plate in poor condition

fuel filter corroded

lift in nearside rear suspension strut top mounting

nearside front wheel rim buckled

nearside rear light condensated

oil seepage

spare wheel carrier empty

Pass 4 Apr 2015 70,917 miles

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

front number plate damaged

front suspension lower arms rear bushes in poor condition

fuel tank and filter corroded

nearside rear light condensated

spare wheel carrier empty

Fail 2 Apr 2015 70,917 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

front number plate damaged

front suspension lower arms rear bushes in poor condition

fuel tank and filter corroded

nearside rear light condensated

spare wheel carrier empty

Fail 31 Mar 2014 63,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 63,148 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 59,870 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 59,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,983 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,136 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 55,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,368 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 32,366 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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KS06 TAU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KS06 TAU, 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 KS06 TAU registered?

KS06 TAU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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