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HJ06 MLU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,019 mi
Last recorded114,019 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 MLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 114,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear bodywork corroded

Nearside inner and sill corroded

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

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

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 103,633 miles

Battery warning light on

Chip in screen

Front floors and rear inner sills corroded

Oil leak

Wipers split on ends

Pass 24 Mar 2018 95,991 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Chips in windscreen

Engine management light on

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush seperating

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Offside number plate light cover missing

Fail 16 Mar 2018 95,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

various chips to windscreen not materially affecting view ahead

Pass 17 Mar 2017 87,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside front lower suspension arm bushes seperating

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,091 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,661 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,357 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 66,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 57,387 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 57,387 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,716 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,717 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 33,214 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 24,803 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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HJ06 MLU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ06 MLU, 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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HJ06 MLU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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