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HT06 PLF

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,442 mi
Last recorded66,442 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT06 PLF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,442 miles

Nearside Front lower arm front bush splitting

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front subframe mount corroding

chassis corroded

front floors corroding

front inner wheel archs's corroding

inner sills corroding

rear floors corroding

Fail 27 Aug 2016 66,331 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front lower arm front bush splitting

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front subframe mount corroding

chassis corroded

front floors corroding

front inner wheel archs's corroding

inner sills corroding

rear floors corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,753 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 62,669 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,025 miles

both sides front under wheel arches starting to rust

offside front flooring rusty

power steering pipes rusty

underside of car starting to rust

Fail 15 Aug 2013 56,017 miles

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

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

underside of car starting to rust

offside and nearside front under wheel arches starting to rust

offside front flooring rusty

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,688 miles

REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS CRACKING

STEERING STIFF? FURTHE RINVESTIGATION REQUIRED POSSIBLE PUMP?

WHEEL ALIGHNMENT REQUIRED

Fail 9 Aug 2012 51,688 miles

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

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

REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS CRACKING

STEERING STIFF? FURTHE RINVESTIGATION REQUIRED POSSIBLE PUMP?

WHEEL ALIGHNMENT REQUIRED

Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,700 miles

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

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 19 Aug 2010 31,680 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 21,735 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 21,735 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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HT06 PLF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HT06 PLF, 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 HT06 PLF registered?

HT06 PLF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2006.

Is HT06 PLF safe to buy?

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