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FY06 ZGU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,385 mi
Last recorded42,385 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 ZGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 42,385 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front outer sill area holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All the brake pipes & fuel pipes are corroded / covered in grease

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

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

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

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

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

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

inner & outer sills ar corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 31,761 miles

Engine covers , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Offside & Nearside outer sills are starting to corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 31,760 miles

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

Engine covers , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Offside & Nearside outer sills are starting to corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 28,318 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 25,471 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 22,556 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,079 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 28 Mar 2015 18,835 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 16,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 13,489 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 11,492 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 9,913 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 8,262 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 6,760 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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FY06 ZGU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY06 ZGU, 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 ZGU registered?

FY06 ZGU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is FY06 ZGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 ZGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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