2006 Ford KA 1.6L Petrol · SM55 YBD
2006 Ford KA (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 85,135 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM55 YBD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/05/2023
- 85,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 28 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM55 YBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Ka (SM55 YBD) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded near inner chassis rail (2.1.5 (g) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
SM55 YBD Mileage History
- 08/04/202283,518 mi
- 10/05/202385,135 mi+1,617 mi
Average of roughly 1,487 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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