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AO06 ZHM

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,718 mi
Last recorded79,718 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 ZHM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,718 miles

both inner sills rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2017 79,718 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both inner sills rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2016 69,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

rust patches on underside of car

Fail 19 Feb 2016 69,817 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged both wires chaffing (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

rust patches on underside of car

Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,331 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,165 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 32,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 26,688 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,545 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 15,741 miles

both front tyres slightly weather cracked

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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AO06 ZHM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO06 ZHM, 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 AO06 ZHM registered?

AO06 ZHM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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