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MT06 YXY

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

54,854 mi
Last recorded54,854 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 YXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 54,854 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 52,172 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 16 Dec 2024 52,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2024 50,890 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 50,873 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 50,431 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 50,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,964 miles

rear axle and suspension mounts rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2020 47,964 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear axle and suspension mounts rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2019 45,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 45,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 40,113 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 40,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 34,449 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge and slight perrishing

Fail 27 Nov 2017 34,449 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge and slight perrishing

Pass 16 Nov 2016 30,055 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres perishing in outer wall

slight corrosion on front suspension mounts

Fail 16 Nov 2016 30,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres perishing in outer wall

slight corrosion on front suspension mounts

Pass 3 Dec 2015 26,613 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 26,613 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 22,057 miles

front tyres split and perrished

rear tyres worn low on the inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 19,106 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 16,704 miles

o/s/f tyre perrished and starting to split on the outer side wall

Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,437 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 11,459 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2009 8,121 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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MT06 YXY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MT06 YXY, 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 MT06 YXY registered?

MT06 YXY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is MT06 YXY safe to buy?

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