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FH06 SZZ

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,018 mi
Last recorded73,018 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 SZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,018 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,491 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 19 Sep 2017 68,491 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,861 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 66,851 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides - subframe to chassis mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and low on both edges (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Body corroded causing a hole but not near a suspension mount

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 62,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,335 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 58,335 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,519 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm (bald on inner edge)

offsied front tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,023 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge shoulder

Fail 20 Sep 2012 51,023 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge shoulder

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,357 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,920 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,694 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 SZZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc 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 SZZ, 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 SZZ registered?

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

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