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KS55 UPD

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,887 mi
Last recorded120,887 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 UPD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 120,887 miles

oil leak

various corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension and steering related.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 120,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

oil leak

various corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension and steering related.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 108,882 miles

both sides floor areas corroded front-rear.

both sides front tyres inner edges bald.

engine oil leak.

exhaust system in poor condition & centre bracket badly corroded.

o/s/f inner wing plastic shield damaged.

o/s/r tyre low tread.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 108,873 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both sides floor areas corroded front-rear.

both sides front tyres inner edges bald.

engine oil leak.

exhaust system in poor condition & centre bracket badly corroded.

front brake discs worn.

o/s/f inner wing plastic shield damaged.

o/s/r tyre low tread.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,105 miles

both sides front brake discs slightly worn.

both sides front steel road wheels damaged.

coolant level very low & slight coolant leak.

engine oil leak.

exhaust system in poor condition.

o/s/f plastic inner wing shield partly missing.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 98,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both sides front brake discs slightly worn.

both sides front steel road wheels damaged.

brake fluid level close to limit.

coolant level very low & slight coolant leak.

engine oil leak.

exhaust system in poor condition.

nail in n/s/r tyre inner tread area.

o/s/f plastic inner wing shield partly missing.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 87,221 miles

n/s/f road wheel slighlty damaged.

o/s/f plastic inner wing shield incomplete.

rear exhaust slighlty corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 87,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f road wheel slighlty damaged.

o/s/f plastic inner wing shield incomplete.

rear exhaust slighlty corroded.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 75,800 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,800 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,628 miles

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

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

both front tyres becoming low on inner edges.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,746 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

splits in lower arm bushes, rear tyres in poor condtion

Fail 17 Feb 2010 51,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

splits in lower arm bushes, rear tyres in poor condtion

Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,488 miles

front lower arm bushes split

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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KS55 UPD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KS55 UPD, 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 KS55 UPD registered?

KS55 UPD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is KS55 UPD safe to buy?

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