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KS06 TKJ

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,109 mi
Last recorded66,109 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,109 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 60,477 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,298 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 57,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 54,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is wearing uneven on the inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is wearing uneven on the inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,284 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 46,673 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven in tread pattern

Pass 30 May 2009 29,400 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 TKJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

KS06 TKJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is KS06 TKJ safe to buy?

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