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KY06 ABT

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,999 mi
Last recorded126,999 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 ABT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 126,999 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 122,823 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 116,194 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 116,194 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & outer bodysill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 106,438 miles

indicators flash faster than normal but not over 120 flashes per minute

Fail 23 Jan 2017 106,438 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

indicators flash faster than normal but not over 120 flashes per minute

Pass 26 Jan 2016 94,097 miles

Advise EML light on, engine has a misfire

Fail 25 Jan 2016 94,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise EML light on, engine has a misfire

Pass 17 Nov 2014 80,661 miles

Advise both front tyres bald on inner edges

Advise rear tyres perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Nov 2014 80,661 miles

Advise both front tyres bald on inner edges

Advise rear tyres perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 68,555 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,555 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,085 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 63,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,726 miles

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 6 Sep 2011 55,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,745 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 43,745 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,185 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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KY06 ABT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KY06 ABT, 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 KY06 ABT registered?

KY06 ABT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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