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MD06 FSE

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,037 mi
Last recorded53,037 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD06 FSE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 53,037 miles

dip stick broken

Front Coil spring corroded both sides & exhaust corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 53,037 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides & exhaust corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

dip stick broken

Pass 21 Jul 2021 51,158 miles

Front underside corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 51,158 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front underside corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

oil low toped up 2ltrs oil

Pass 25 Jul 2020 49,839 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,792 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 43,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 33,853 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 33,852 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 22,328 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 22,303 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 21,939 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 21,436 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front discs slightly worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2015 21,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front discs slightly worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,865 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 20,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 19,013 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 17,936 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 15,947 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 13,252 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,388 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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MD06 FSE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MD06 FSE, 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 MD06 FSE registered?

MD06 FSE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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