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HK06 ZZL

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,858 mi
Last recorded148,858 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 ZZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 148,858 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Washer bottle split half way up

signs wide spread corrosion to underside

Fail 8 Jan 2024 148,854 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre door shut as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Chassis above exhaust as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

signs wide spread corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Jan 2023 146,881 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Widespread signs of corrosion to underside

Fail 10 Jan 2023 146,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper arch by fuel filler neck (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Widespread signs of corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Jan 2022 143,516 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axel bushes slightly deteiorated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Wide spread corrosion to underside

Fail 10 Jan 2022 143,500 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sills X4 as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floors and rear chassis x3 As marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axel bushes slightly deteiorated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Wide spread corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Jan 2021 140,140 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills to floors both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floors and sub frame mount both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wide spread corrosion to underside

Fail 5 Jan 2021 140,135 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 by brake pipe mount and Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by sub frame bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by axel mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X 2 Inner arch by brake pipe mount and rear chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board Rear boot floor badly rusted (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills to floors both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floors and sub frame mount both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wide spread corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Jan 2020 134,332 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corroded around fuel cap

Fail 7 Jan 2020 134,315 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill x 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /chassis/ inner arch next to axel mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corroded around fuel cap

Pass 15 Jan 2019 124,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Varius sighns of corrosion to underside and boot floor

Fail 14 Jan 2019 124,298 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill rusted x 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Varius sighns of corrosion to underside and boot floor

Pass 2 Oct 2018 120,961 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pans and chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S/R chassis and corner of boot floor corroded and holed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail corroded and corroded through outer skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner and outer silis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rear most bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 109,071 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch and around fuel filler neck (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/ chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills both sides (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front floors both sides (2.4.A.3)

Varius signs of corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Nov 2016 96,278 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills / chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion to outer quarter panel by fuel cap

Fail 25 Oct 2016 96,269 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x 2 (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch behind fuel cap (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor x 2 (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills / chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 80,173 miles

Fuel filler cap area corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 19 Oct 2015 80,173 miles

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

Fuel filler cap area corroded

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 65,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 49,709 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 35,753 miles

Front discs wearing thin

Front wipers judder across screen

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight oil leak from gearbox area

Tyre sidewalls perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,753 miles

Front discs wearing thin

Front wipers judder across screen

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 Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight oil leak from gearbox area

Tyre sidewalls perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,517 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 27,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 17,715 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 6,413 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 ZZL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZZL, 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 ZZL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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