CarVerify

Free Car Check

MC06 HCN

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,759 mi
Last recorded73,759 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC06 HCN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 73,759 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look very low through road wheels (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush puling away from pin (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush pulling away from pin (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors and front subframe towers (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 67,834 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch/sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look very low through road wheels (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush puling away from pin (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush pulling away from pin (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors and front subframe towers (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake efficiency 15%. Passed on locks

Fail 12 Nov 2016 59,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake efficiency 15%. Passed on locks

Pass 4 Dec 2015 56,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both windscreen wiper blades smearing

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread area

rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

spare tyre heavily perished

Fail 4 Dec 2015 56,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both windscreen wiper blades smearing

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread area

rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

spare tyre heavily perished

Pass 1 Dec 2014 46,678 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre heavily perished

Fail 1 Dec 2014 46,678 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

spare tyre heavily perished

Pass 10 Dec 2013 42,698 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 42,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 40,560 miles

n/s/r tyre in very poor condition

Fail 7 Dec 2012 40,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre in very poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,959 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 34,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,827 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,106 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 24,104 miles

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

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MC06 HCN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MC06 HCN, 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

How do I check the history of MC06 HCN?

You can check the full history of MC06 HCN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MC06 HCN registered?

MC06 HCN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 2006.

Is MC06 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC06 HCN shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MC06 HCN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MC06 HCN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.