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KV56 ZYJ

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,299 mi
Last recorded144,299 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 ZYJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2014 144,299 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 144,299 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 132,343 miles

Engine mangement light illuminated

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Aug 2013 132,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Engine mangement light illuminated

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Aug 2012 108,967 miles

Engine MIL Lit

Exhaust Front Flexi Seperating

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 109,867 miles

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

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

Engine MIL Lit

Exhaust Front Flexi Seperating

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,750 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 83,496 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,422 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 59,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KV56 ZYJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KV56 ZYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV56 ZYJ registered?

KV56 ZYJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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