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FH06 AKU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,586 mi
Last recorded72,586 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 AKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 72,586 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread area wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 67,331 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 21,528 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 61,358 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 58,888 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 58,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 54,943 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 54,943 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,497 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 44,926 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 39,692 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres side walls have started to perish

n/s/f tyre have started to wear inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2011 33,298 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 33,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,561 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 20,190 miles

n/s/f inner c.v gaitor leaking.

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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FH06 AKU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH06 AKU, 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 FH06 AKU registered?

FH06 AKU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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