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FH06 LAO

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,430 mi
Last recorded84,430 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 84,430 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 84,430 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,388 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 77,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 71,316 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,799 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 64,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,856 miles

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

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

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

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

slighht play in rear axle bushes

Fail 17 Jul 2014 58,855 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

slighht play in rear axle bushes

Fail 13 Jun 2014 58,826 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 54,025 miles

N/S/F inner wheel rim is distorted.

Pass 15 May 2012 41,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 34,169 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,579 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,610 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 LAO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

FH06 LAO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is FH06 LAO safe to buy?

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