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HV06 RVE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,274 mi
Last recorded54,274 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,274 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 53,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

engine mis-fire

Pass 23 Dec 2015 40,085 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 40,085 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front inner door pull handle not secured

Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,426 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 32,426 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 29,584 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres thinning on in side edges

steering a bit stiff possible seized u/j

Pass 15 Apr 2013 29,584 miles

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

both front tyres thinning on in side edges

steering a bit stiff possible seized u/j

Fail 23 Apr 2012 25,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,348 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,719 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,692 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 13,313 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,313 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 RVE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV06 RVE, 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 RVE registered?

HV06 RVE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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