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MJ06 SZP

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,024 mi
Last recorded98,024 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 SZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2022 98,024 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust insecure (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 91,481 miles

rear under body/ boot floor corroding

Fail 12 Jan 2021 91,481 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear under body/ boot floor corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2020 89,214 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 89,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure chassis corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 86,931 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 84,210 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Jan 2018 84,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,115 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.A.1)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 6 Dec 2016 80,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,439 miles

Centre exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 62,187 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)

n/s/f tyre wearing close to indicator bars but still 3.5mm of tread left

n/s/r tyre outter sidewall starting to perish

Pass 3 Jan 2014 53,271 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 53,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,547 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

fuel filter corroded

nsr panel has corrosion/hole near fuel filler cap

nsr tyre has cracking to outer sidewall

osf tyre has wear to inner/outer shoulder/tread

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,152 miles

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,488 miles

accident damage to nearside front chassis

Fail 20 Jun 2011 38,488 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

accident damage to nearside front chassis

Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,035 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 32,033 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 24,109 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 24,109 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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MJ06 SZP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MJ06 SZP, 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 MJ06 SZP registered?

MJ06 SZP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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