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FH06 SXF

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,984 mi
Last recorded119,984 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 119,984 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody general corrossion

Pass 19 Jan 2019 111,078 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 111,078 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 108,944 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 106,544 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 106,544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 106,544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,507 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 92,472 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 82,540 miles

both front tyre wearing uneven on inner edge but no ply or cords exsposed at time of test

Pass 31 May 2012 69,284 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 69,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear number plate light was not working but came on when tapped and now working ok suggest investigate

o/s front lower suspension arm mount bush debonding but not excessive vat time of test

Pass 26 May 2011 55,800 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,413 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine soun ds noisy and rough

n/s o/s rear tyres outer walls showing slight signs of wear but legal at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,926 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 29,926 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s o/s front tyre outer walls slightly damaged but legal at time of test

n/s o/s front tyres tread area gettin g close to legal limit eg n/s 1.9mm o/s 1.9mm legal limit 1.6mm suggest change now or very soon

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 SXF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXF, 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 SXF registered?

FH06 SXF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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