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FH06 GZF

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,903 mi
Last recorded79,903 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 GZF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2019 79,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides on the inner and outer sills including petrol filler neck by the nearside rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion under vehicle including all suspension components

Pass 7 Dec 2017 70,582 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 70,582 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 67,209 miles

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

rear tyres age cracking on edge of tread

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,936 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking on side wall

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking on side wall

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre age cracking on side wall

Fail 28 Aug 2015 63,936 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking on side wall

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking on side wall

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre age cracking on side wall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 59,094 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 59,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,088 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 GZF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GZF, 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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FH06 GZF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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