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FH06 LBU

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,056 mi
Last recorded73,056 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 73,056 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap area has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2018 71,061 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 8 Jun 2017 68,983 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2017 68,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,184 miles

corrosion to front subframe mounting area`s

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 11 Jun 2015 63,157 miles

corrodion to front subframe mounting areas

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover adrift

Fail 3 Jun 2015 63,157 miles

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

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

corrodion to front subframe mounting areas

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover adrift

nail in o/s/r tyre

uneven tyre wear

Fail 3 Jun 2014 58,664 miles

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover adrift

rear tyres worn outer edges

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,664 miles

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover adrift

rear tyres worn outer edges

Fail 5 Jun 2013 56,381 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,381 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,581 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 51,476 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 46,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise front disc renewal

Fail 28 Apr 2011 46,259 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise front disc renewal

Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,169 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes debonding but not resulting in excess play

Pass 25 Apr 2009 25,428 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 LBU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LBU, 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 LBU registered?

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

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