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HV06 XKC

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

36,600 mi
Last recorded36,600 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 XKC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 36,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush close to excessive (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush close to excessive (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 36,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush close to excessive (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush close to excessive (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 18,630 miles

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

battery loose

Fail 1 May 2015 18,630 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

battery loose

Pass 7 Jun 2013 16,960 miles

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

Nearside rear boot floor pan distorted.

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

Offside rear tyre has badly perished outer sidewall.

Pass 31 May 2012 13,596 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 13,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,604 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 8,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 18,813 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 18,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 3,221 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear no. plate cracked

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 XKC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple 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 HV06 XKC, 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 XKC registered?

HV06 XKC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is HV06 XKC safe to buy?

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