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MA06 ZBG

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,412 mi
Last recorded74,412 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 ZBG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,412 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor area n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 74,273 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor area n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,254 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre wall ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,034 miles

damage to ns rear quarter

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 52,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

damage to ns rear quarter

Pass 18 Apr 2015 48,927 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

power steering pipe damp at joint

rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2015 48,927 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

power steering pipe damp at joint

rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Apr 2014 42,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,991 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 36,208 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)

power steering pipe damp

Fail 20 Apr 2013 36,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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)

power steering pipe damp

Pass 21 Apr 2012 29,771 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,268 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 17,722 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 13,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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MA06 ZBG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MA06 ZBG, 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 MA06 ZBG registered?

MA06 ZBG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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