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FA06 FTO

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,069 mi
Last recorded72,069 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 FTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 72,069 miles

Offside Rear axle bush perished/split and has movement

gearbox has slight oil leak

offside and nearside lowers sills corroded

power steering pipes nearside corroded

washer jets poor

Fail 20 Oct 2018 72,069 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear axle bush perished/split and has movement

gearbox has slight oil leak

offside and nearside lowers sills corroded

power steering pipes nearside corroded

washer jets poor

Pass 2 Oct 2017 63,155 miles

corrosion around fuel filler cap

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion both rear under sills and chassis rails

corrosion on front and rear floors

crack in windscreen zone A Borderline

movement in both rear axle bushs

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 26 Sep 2017 63,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

corrosion around fuel filler cap

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion both rear under sills and chassis rails

corrosion on front and rear floors

crack in windscreen zone A Borderline

movement in both rear axle bushs

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 1 Aug 2015 60,547 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both outer sills corodded

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush slightly split

o/s/r tyre starting to crack slightly on side walls

Pass 1 Aug 2015 60,547 miles

both outer sills corodded

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush slightly split

o/s/r tyre starting to crack slightly on side walls

Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,020 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 6 Aug 2013 54,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 54,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,781 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

o/s and n/s//f lower suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 25 Jul 2011 43,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,849 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 36,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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FA06 FTO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FA06 FTO, 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 FA06 FTO registered?

FA06 FTO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is FA06 FTO safe to buy?

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