2006 Ford Ka · 13,116 MOT tests
2006 Ford Ka reliability
2006 Ford Kas fail 51.6% of first MOT tests, 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 19 Ka years (13,116 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- 51.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 52% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 52,870
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,116
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.5% of tests fail here (336% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Ford Ka
Fail rate by area
- Suspension31.2%
- Lights and electrics20.4%
- Body, chassis and structure11.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10%
- Tyres8.6%
- Brakes7.2%
- Seat belts and airbags6.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 13.11%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.81%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 6.02%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 5.54%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Position lamp not working 4.53%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4.32%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (17.51%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.43%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.48%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (12.28%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.36%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Ford Ka reliable?
2006 Ford Kas fail 51.6% of first MOT tests, 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 19 Ka years (13,116 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Ford Ka MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (13.11% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (6.81% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (6.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Ford Ka have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Ford Ka shows 52,870 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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