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HV06 MHU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,053 mi
Last recorded81,053 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 MHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 81,053 miles

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

Offside inner door sill starting to corrode within 30cm of seat belt mount

Oil leak but not excessive

Fail 21 Feb 2023 81,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside inner door sill starting to corrode within 30cm of seat belt mount

Oil leak but not excessive

Pass 10 Feb 2022 79,510 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 77,390 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2021 77,376 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer door sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,134 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 73,198 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 70,670 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,820 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 67,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 53,281 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 50,174 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,984 miles

Advise freeplay in both rear suspension top mounts

Advise front brake discs heavily worn

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 42,900 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

N/S/F tyre getting low on edges (customer to monitor)

N/S/f wheel inner edge slightly out of shape

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

O/S/F tyre getting low on inner edge (customer to monitor)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,234 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 28,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 22,546 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,821 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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HV06 MHU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV06 MHU, 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 HV06 MHU registered?

HV06 MHU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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