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HK06 VBV

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

52,565 mi
Last recorded52,565 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 VBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 52,565 miles

Fuel system component insecure FILTER. (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 May 2015 48,938 miles

Exhaust system getting rusty.

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 2 May 2015 48,938 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust system getting rusty.

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 3 May 2014 41,947 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 41,947 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 33,486 miles

Both side front discs scored & rusted on inner faces.

Exhaust centre pipe getting rusty.

Slight lift in n/s/r top shock mounting.

Slight movement in o/s/f lower arm rear bush.

Fail 18 May 2013 33,486 miles

Both side front discs scored & rusted on inner faces.

Exhaust centre pipe getting rusty.

Slight lift in n/s/r top shock mounting.

Slight movement in o/s/f lower arm rear bush.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2012 28,626 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 28,626 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Both front discs pitted on inner edge

Slight damage to N/S/R wing

Slight leak from N/S/F shock

Small chip in screen

Pass 6 May 2011 25,376 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 25,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres worn to limits

Damage to N/S/R wing/wheel arch starting to rust

Front discs in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2010 20,570 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 16,537 miles

Front discs worn

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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HK06 VBV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HK06 VBV, 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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HK06 VBV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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