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FH06 HLW

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,232 mi
Last recorded60,232 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 60,232 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

chassis and sills undersealed

Pass 29 Dec 2016 54,284 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 48,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush TOP BUSH (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 46,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front subframe mounting points very rusty

Fail 23 Dec 2014 46,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

engine management light on

front subframe mounting points very rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2013 44,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,314 miles

both rear axle bushes worn

engine check light on

Fail 17 Jul 2012 31,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear axle bushes worn

engine check light on

Pass 8 Jul 2011 24,309 miles

both front top shocker bearings becoming stiff

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both number plates slightly damaged and slightly discoloured

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front wishbone back bush becoming unbonded

offside front wishbone back bush becoming unbonded and requires attention soon

offside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 25 May 2011 23,901 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 17,891 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 13,780 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 HLW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLW, 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 HLW registered?

FH06 HLW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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