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MF06 ZBT

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,133 mi
Last recorded82,133 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 ZBT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2019 82,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn thin-appear to be below minimum thickness

Front front a.r.b D bushes worn

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

corrosion evident on outersills,undersills,chassis rails,floorpans,underbody and front subframe mounting areas

long handbrake travel

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones - bushes debonding/splitting

spare wheel carrier heavily corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 82,127 miles

Brake performance not tested due to front weakned disc's (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S and N/S lower ball joint dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake reservoir, hose going to clutch slave cylinder is fowling another pipe and leaking. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn N/S/R top mount has excessive play/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure front bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlight aim not tested as O/S headlight has no pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front disc's in such a poor condition that parts of the disc are missing. brake test not carried out. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S and O/S rear tyres are perished and cords are exposed on O/S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips in windscreen but not affecting view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,309 miles

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

Oil leak oil leak from engine ()

off side rear top suspension mount has slight play

osr tyre has cracks in side wall

Fail 9 Apr 2018 75,176 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak oil leak from engine ()

off side rear top suspension mount has slight play

osr tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,506 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,245 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 65,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 52,852 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,151 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 34,757 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,674 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 24,145 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,023 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,451 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 12,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZBT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green 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 MF06 ZBT, 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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MF06 ZBT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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