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FV55 UHS

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,137 mi
Last recorded77,137 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 UHS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 May 2019 77,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both flexis in close proximity to roadwheels (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack gaiter slight seepage inner end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis holed,not in prescribed area

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting area of front subframe both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,001 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both hoses look to be incorrectly routed,in close proximity to wheels (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear rear section,slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear chassis corroded,not in prescribed area

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing,no cords visible 165 65 13

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion noted near front subframe rear mountings,not considered excessive

Fail 13 Jun 2018 75,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both hoses look to be incorrectly routed,in close proximity to wheels (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear rear section,slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear chassis corroded,not in prescribed area

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing,no cords visible 165 65 13

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion noted near front subframe rear mountings,not considered excessive

Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,572 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides,in rubber protector,hoever no cords showing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner bumper mount adrift,however bumper still secure

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 71,551 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis cracked,as marked (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides,in rubber protector,hoever no cords showing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner bumper mount adrift,however bumper still secure

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 68,898 miles

Nearside condensation in head lamp

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2016 68,897 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (sill) (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside condensation in head lamp

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2015 64,693 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade rubber split on ends

surface corrosion to o/s outersill

Pass 4 Feb 2014 60,590 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 60,590 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 56,047 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Jan 2013 56,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

battery light on

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,900 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 Feb 2012 50,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,630 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 37,468 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 29,043 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 29,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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FV55 UHS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FV55 UHS, 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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FV55 UHS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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