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HY06 ZHU

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,112 mi
Last recorded76,112 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 ZHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 76,112 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front inner bushes slight debonding..... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear beam axle large mounts worn almost to excess.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 65,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit,outer edge smooth down to cushion rubber (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bushes poor,deteriated almost to excess. (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 22 Sep 2017 65,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit,outer edge smooth down to cushion rubber (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle bushes poor,deteriated almost to excess. (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,542 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 57,503 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,971 miles

indicators/hazard flashing appears fast.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 52,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

indicators/hazard flashing appears fast.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,540 miles

Coolant leak

all wheel trims foul valves

vehicle appears to be over heating red warning light coming on.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 49,540 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside wheel trims fouling valves.

vehicle appears to be over heating red warning light coming on.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,220 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 43,218 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 33,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,863 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 27,116 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 27,115 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,069 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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HY06 ZHU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HY06 ZHU, 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 HY06 ZHU registered?

HY06 ZHU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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