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FM06 UMH

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

27,443 mi
Last recorded27,443 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 UMH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 27,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r shock-absorber tube corroded

surface corrosion on outer sills

Pass 27 Feb 2024 25,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 24,019 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 24,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 23,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f of outer sill corroded

o/s/r shock-absorber tube corroded

play in n/s/f upper strut mounting

wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2021 23,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f of outer sill corroded

o/s/r shock-absorber tube corroded

play in n/s/f upper strut mounting

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2020 22,543 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s outer sill corroded at front

play in n/s/r suspension strut upper mounting

rear axle mounting bushes worn

wipers smearing

Fail 2 Sep 2020 22,543 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs worn

n/s outer sill corroded at front

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

play in n/s/r suspension strut upper mounting

rear axle mounting bushes worn

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Jul 2019 21,534 miles

coolant level low

lift in n/s/r suspension strut upper mounting

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner mounting bushes unbonding

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

surface corrosion on outer sills

Fail 2 Jul 2019 21,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

lift in n/s/r suspension strut upper mounting

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner mounting bushes unbonding

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

surface corrosion on outer sills

Pass 29 May 2018 20,463 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 19,081 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 17,443 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2015 16,199 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,793 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 13,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear axel bushes de-bonding

Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise n/s/f outer wheel rim damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2012 11,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 10,068 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 8,386 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 6,383 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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FM06 UMH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FM06 UMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM06 UMH registered?

FM06 UMH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is FM06 UMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 UMH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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