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HV06 XLF

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

93,561 mi
Last recorded93,561 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,561 miles

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

Rear Upper shock absorber top mounting has movement.

corrosion starting off side front and near side front floor areas.

reverse light not working.

Fail 21 Oct 2021 93,561 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper shock absorber top mounting has movement.

corrosion starting off side front and near side front floor areas.

reverse light not working.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,205 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top mounting slight play

Fail 9 Oct 2020 92,205 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top mounting slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2019 86,504 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 86,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,568 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to bald on edges.

Rear strut top mounts movement.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 80,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre close to bald on edges.

Rear strut top mounts movement.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 74,237 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre tread close to bald - outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 67,539 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 67,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,967 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 58,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 50,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2013 42,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf vand nsf lower arms rear bushes starting to split.

Fail 24 May 2013 42,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

osf vand nsf lower arms rear bushes starting to split.

Pass 16 May 2012 34,326 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 34,326 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 26,186 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish.

minor buckle osf wheel inner rim.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 19,809 miles

front discs and pads very low

Fail 15 Feb 2010 19,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front discs and pads very low

Fail 14 Feb 2009 12,592 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 12,592 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 XLF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XLF, 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 XLF registered?

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

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