2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Ford Ka MOT pass rate and common faults

2,787 MOT tests in 2024. 50.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.0%
Failed or needed repairs50.0%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,787 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength13.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.5%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.4%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.1%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  7. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.4%
  8. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.3%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension42.4%
  2. Lights & electrics28.5%
  3. Body & chassis13.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.2%
  5. Tyres9.8%
  6. Brakes9.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn20.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.4%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength13.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Ford Ka?

In 2024, 50.0% of 2006 Ford Ka cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,787 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Ford Ka?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Ford Ka reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).