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MA06 YZG

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,308 mi
Last recorded57,308 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 YZG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 57,308 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes perished

Coolant leak

Previous welding repairs

Some general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2022 57,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Both front suspension arm bushes perished

Coolant leak

Previous welding repairs

Some general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2021 56,340 miles

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))

Some general underbody surface corrosion

Some previous welding repairs

Fail 6 Aug 2021 56,337 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (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))

Some general underbody surface corrosion

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 6 Aug 2020 55,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Some general underbody corrosion

Some previous welding repairs

Pass 21 Aug 2019 55,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Welding repairs to vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,921 miles

Genral under body corrosion floors to sills and rear of floors

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,602 miles

onset of corrosion both sides sills to floors

Fail 14 Aug 2017 52,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

onset of corrosion both sides sills to floors

Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,528 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 46,232 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

rear seat belts not checked

slight gearbox oil leak

underside slightly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 46,232 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

rear seat belts not checked

slight gearbox oil leak

underside slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,644 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 35,643 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres are perished

front brake disc are lipped

Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,627 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 23,627 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,645 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,611 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 14,995 miles

o/s/f tyre on 3mm legal limit 1.6mm.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 12,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

hand brake hi in car.

slit noise on wheei bearing

Fail 20 Apr 2009 12,338 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

hand brake hi in car.

slit noise on wheei bearing

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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MA06 YZG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA06 YZG, 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 MA06 YZG registered?

MA06 YZG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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