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HW06 CME

2006 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,503 mi
Last recorded119,503 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 CME
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 119,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery warning lamp illuminated

Fail 24 Mar 2026 119,501 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery warning lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Mar 2025 117,069 miles

Front Battery Warning Lamp Illuminated On Dashboard

Front Footbrake Travel Is Slightly Long On The Pedal

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On Inner Sill Area, By Trailing Arm Mounting Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On Inner Sill Area, By Trailing Arm Mounting Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 111,679 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

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

battery light on

Pass 10 Mar 2023 106,172 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 100,908 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 100,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 92,717 miles

Wipers smear

Pass 26 Feb 2020 88,364 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 87,716 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,657 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,565 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,351 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,895 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 63,895 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,728 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,374 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,547 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,728 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,875 miles

nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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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HW06 CME is a 2006 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HW06 CME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW06 CME registered?

HW06 CME is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is HW06 CME safe to buy?

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