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KX06 YLS

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

65,321 mi
Last recorded65,321 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 YLS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 65,120 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

steel rim fitted to n/s/front

Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,909 miles

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

spare tyre 155/70/13 vehicle tyre size 165/70/13

Fail 19 Jan 2015 58,909 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

spare tyre 155/70/13 vehicle tyre size 165/70/13

Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,966 miles

front bumper fixings broken

spare wheel tyre different

Fail 21 Jan 2014 45,966 miles

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

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

front bumper fixings broken

spare wheel tyre different

Pass 24 Jan 2013 31,263 miles

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

o/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged on inside

spare tyre different size

Fail 24 Jan 2013 31,263 miles

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

spare tyre different size

o/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged on inside

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 16,714 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 13,005 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 13,005 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 6,847 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 6,845 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 6,405 miles

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

ssteel wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 2 Mar 2010 6,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,445 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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KX06 YLS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KX06 YLS, 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 KX06 YLS registered?

KX06 YLS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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