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FH06 SXZ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,531 mi
Last recorded74,531 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2021 74,531 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation inside the lense but not affecting the beam image

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area near axle mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area close to axle mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded where spring mount is

engine undertray cable tied on

Pass 19 Jun 2019 68,232 miles

underside rusting

Fail 19 Jun 2019 68,232 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

underside rusting

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 62,768 miles

underside rusting

Fail 22 Jun 2018 62,768 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 57,048 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2017 57,048 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,276 miles

underside rusting

Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,366 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,852 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,470 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 37,473 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,569 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres fine cracked.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 24,221 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 16,719 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 16,719 miles

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

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 SXZ 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 68.8%.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

FH06 SXZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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