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KT06 ELL

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,909 mi
Last recorded112,909 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 ELL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 112,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,754 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 102,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,966 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 87,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 73,853 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 73,853 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

both front discs scorred on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,267 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 56,327 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 56,327 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 48,719 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 48,719 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 41,414 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 41,413 miles

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,720 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 31,719 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 20,710 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,489 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)

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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KT06 ELL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KT06 ELL, 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 KT06 ELL registered?

KT06 ELL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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