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HT06 PLJ

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

56,741 mi
Last recorded56,741 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 56,741 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 56,724 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 51,195 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 51,193 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 48,976 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON OUTER EDGE/ON MINIUM LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/subframe mounting point, badly corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front chassis

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion to nearside/offside front floor pan/s

vehicle badly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2017 48,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill return/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing/subframe mounting point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill return/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON OUTER EDGE/ON MINIUM LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing/subframe mounting point, badly corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front chassis

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion to nearside/offside front floor pan/s

vehicle badly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,101 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 46,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65 r13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 43,561 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s wiper blade end split.

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

rear axle beam bushes starting to split.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 43,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s wiper blade end split.

o/s/f tyre worn on edges.

rear axle beam bushes starting to split.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 41,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 41,178 miles

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,514 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wall perished

Fail 7 Oct 2013 39,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,881 miles

nearside rear tyre wall perished

offside rear tyre wall perished

Fail 10 Oct 2012 36,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wall perished

offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 10 Oct 2011 33,029 miles

both rear tyres perrished.

n/s/f tyre perrished.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 33,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perrished.

n/s/f tyre perrished.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 28,621 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 23,398 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,398 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 PLJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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