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FY06 MHL

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,247 mi
Last recorded59,247 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 MHL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 59,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around fuel cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front bumper corner trim insecure

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 59,247 miles

Front Inner Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around fuel cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front bumper corner trim insecure

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,745 miles

Offside Front Bumper loose.

Rear Axle bushes splitting.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel filler neck corroded.

Offside STRONG ADVISE: Bumper corner and middle section insecure.

Rear Axle bushes are splitting.

Secondary bonnet catch is stiff.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 55,997 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lamp damaged. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel filler neck corroded.

Offside STRONG ADVISE: Bumper corner and middle section insecure.

Rear Axle bushes are splitting.

Secondary bonnet catch is stiff.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,295 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 43,471 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,031 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 38,031 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,743 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 31,743 miles

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated on outter sidewalls

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,535 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriorated on sidewall

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter insecure and leaking

Fail 1 Apr 2010 24,535 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f inner c/v gaiter insecure and leaking

o/s/r tyre deteriorated on sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,372 miles

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

Offside front tyre ON the legal limit

Fail 2 Apr 2009 18,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside front tyre ON the legal limit

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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FY06 MHL 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 62.5%.

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 FY06 MHL, 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 FY06 MHL registered?

FY06 MHL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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