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FH06 AKX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,457 mi
Last recorded67,457 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2023 67,457 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle overheated during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body corroded by fuel filler flap

Locking device missing from NSF track rod end

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 66,359 miles

Bulk head has slight corrosion

Coolant leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2022 66,352 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bulk head has slight corrosion

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 65,622 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 65,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 65,002 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight miss fire from engine under load

Fail 22 Oct 2020 64,995 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch above drive shaft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight miss fire from engine under load

Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,380 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 62,380 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength small hole from corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 56,644 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 56,344 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,500 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 41,304 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 12 May 2015 41,304 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2014 38,340 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 36,626 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,108 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,219 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,607 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,568 miles

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 AKX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AKX, 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 AKX registered?

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

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