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FH55 WRL

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

58,268 mi
Last recorded58,268 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 WRL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 58,268 miles

EML on

Fail 14 Feb 2017 58,268 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,891 miles

Rear slight age cracks in both tyres

Fail 16 Feb 2016 54,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect kick up too severe-not in beam area (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear slight age cracks in both tyres

Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,281 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,923 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 41,917 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 35,093 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 34,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,095 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 23,462 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 23,462 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 17,599 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 17,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

small cracks in offside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 12 Feb 2009 7,791 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear visual inspection off belt only

offside front & both rear tyres side wall starting to perrish

Fail 12 Feb 2009 7,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to nearside rear visual inspection off belt only

offside front & both rear tyres side wall starting to perrish

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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FH55 WRL 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 56.3%.

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 FH55 WRL, 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 FH55 WRL registered?

FH55 WRL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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