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MF06 SWV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,408 mi
Last recorded63,408 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 SWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2018 63,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch box section near top suspension mounting and fuel filler (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/65/13 worn very heavily on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very heavily worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

condensation in o/s front headlight

engine management light indicates a fault

engine misfire,runs on 3 cylinders

Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 56,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,754 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 88,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 79,393 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 65,242 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 50,543 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 50,543 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,763 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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MF06 SWV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MF06 SWV, 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 MF06 SWV registered?

MF06 SWV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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