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FH06 FWA

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,412 mi
Last recorded94,412 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 FWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 94,412 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 94,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ns and offside d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,795 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 82,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,446 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre split not to cord

oil was low

Fail 27 Apr 2015 78,446 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre split not to cord

oil was low

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,782 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 69,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,779 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S wiper blade split but still clears windscreen adequately.

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 65,779 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S wiper blade split but still clears windscreen adequately.

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,623 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 61,623 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,367 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 56,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 51,325 miles

Slight play in nearside rear shock absorber top mount

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,622 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise slight rear end accident damage

Fail 26 Aug 2009 45,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise slight rear end accident damage

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,263 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 FWA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FWA, 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 FWA registered?

FH06 FWA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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