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HV06 XKW

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,332 mi
Last recorded20,332 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 20,332 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

both rear inner sills ajcent to axle mounts corroded /poor condition

rear axle bushes worn /poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2025 17,791 miles

Corrosion forming around rear axle mounts

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded not seriously weakened

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside adjacent to front subframe mountings corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Sep 2024 17,065 miles

n/s and o/s rear chassia legs corroded and in poor condition

n/s front chassia leg corroded and in poor condition

n/s front floor pan ajcent to subframe mount corroded

n/s front lower arm rear bush worn

rear brake hoses in poor condition

rear sections of n/s and o/s sills corroded and in poor condition

rear shocks corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 16,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox mount corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 16,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear gearbox mount corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2022 16,556 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear gearbox mount corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 16,279 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 16,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 15,867 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 15,280 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 14,558 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 13,923 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 13,085 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 12,220 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 11,372 miles

all 4 tyres , sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 10,233 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 9,349 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 8,170 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 7,286 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 6,025 miles

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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 XKW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

HV06 XKW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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