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FH06 HXW

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,752 mi
Last recorded88,752 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2018 88,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Oct 2017 69,544 miles

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches are corroded

engine management light is on

nearside inner sill is corroded

nearside outer sill is corroded

offside inner sill is corroded

offside outer sill is corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2017 69,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches are corroded

engine management light is on

nearside inner sill is corroded

nearside outer sill is corroded

offside inner sill is corroded

offside outer sill is corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 64,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D-BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH AXEL BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 64,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH D-BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH AXEL BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn SLIGHT PLAY NEEDS FURTHER INVESTIGATION (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,468 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 57,468 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,718 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 54,718 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

centre additional stop lamp not working

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,460 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 48,993 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 48,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,357 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)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 33,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,876 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,143 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 HXW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 HXW, 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 HXW registered?

FH06 HXW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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