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HT06 RKA

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,036 mi
Last recorded69,036 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT06 RKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 69,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 69,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 62,005 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,048 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 59,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 May 2017 52,828 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 52,828 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,157 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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,021 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 44,021 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 37,215 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Front Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

oil filter excessivly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,046 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 37,046 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,391 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 33,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,436 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 27,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,637 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,503 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,642 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 21,642 miles

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

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 RKA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HT06 RKA, 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 RKA registered?

HT06 RKA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 August 2006.

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