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IHZ 4897

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,524 mi
Last recorded82,524 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIHZ 4897
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 82,524 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 82,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 78,306 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack tower (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 78,304 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack tower (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 75,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 66,729 miles

165/65/R13/77T. All 6mm.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,337 miles

165/65/R13/77T. OF 3 OR 6 NR 6 NF 4mm.

Front Front tyres wearing inner edges, should be monitored.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 62,337 miles

165/65/R13/77T. OF 3 OR 6 NR 6 NF 4mm.

Front Front tyres wearing inner edges, should be monitored.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle filled up. (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both split, both replaced before they damaged the screen. (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 56,663 miles

165/65/R13/77T. OF 3 OR 6 NR 6 NF 6mm.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level Topped up. (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 49,386 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,386 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 44,299 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,299 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,070 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,733 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 33,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,033 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 23,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,318 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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IHZ 4897 is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 IHZ 4897, 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 IHZ 4897 registered?

IHZ 4897 is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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