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FV06 ZDS

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,004 mi
Last recorded125,004 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 ZDS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 125,004 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 125,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 117,809 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 117,799 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 110,925 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 110,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 105,303 miles

advise n/s and o/s front floors corroded

advise n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

advise n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

advise slight exhaust on flexy joint

Fail 23 Jul 2014 105,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise n/s and o/s front floors corroded

advise n/s/f lower arm rear bush worn

advise n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

advise slight exhaust on flexy joint

Pass 23 Jul 2013 98,797 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust and under body corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2012 88,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust and under body corrosion

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,776 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,739 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,897 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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FV06 ZDS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV06 ZDS, 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 FV06 ZDS registered?

FV06 ZDS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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