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KS06 TFZ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

77,554 mi
Last recorded77,554 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 TFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2022 77,554 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces at minimum standard (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to minimum standard (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front and rear suspension prescribed areas corroded

n/s mirror glass deteriorated

o/s/r chassis holed and corroded [not considered a prescribed area]

rear hand brake cables outers corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2021 76,288 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion front and rear prescribed areas

n/s outer sill corroded

repair to n/s outer sill

Fail 20 Apr 2021 76,288 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion front and rear prescribed areas

n/s outer sill corroded

repair to n/s outer sill

Pass 4 May 2020 74,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension prescribed areas corroded

gear box oil leak

n/s/f top strut mnt lift [on minimum standard]

o/s/r shock absorber case corroded

vehicle corroded underside in parts

Fail 28 Apr 2020 74,434 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension prescribed areas corroded

gear box oil leak

n/s/f top strut mnt lift [on minimum standard]

o/s/r shock absorber case corroded

vehicle corroded underside in parts

Pass 1 May 2019 75,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis corrded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both outer sills corroded at front and rear

front and rear suspension prescribed areas corroded

front subframe mnting brackets corroded

rear handbrake cables corroded

rear subframe bushes worn

washer bottle top missing

Fail 24 Apr 2019 75,652 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis corrded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both outer sills corroded at front and rear

front and rear suspension prescribed areas corroded

front subframe mnting brackets corroded

rear handbrake cables corroded

rear subframe bushes worn

washer bottle top missing

Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,473 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 70,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,243 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met

Fail 20 Apr 2017 67,144 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Handbrake requirements only just met

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,390 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 64,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,814 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 62,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,957 miles

front number plate poor condition

Fail 18 Jun 2014 60,957 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,768 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,675 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,810 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,749 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,523 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 TFZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TFZ, 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 TFZ registered?

KS06 TFZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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