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MK06 ZWP

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,698 mi
Last recorded91,698 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 ZWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 91,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

cracking on nearside front tyre

offside outer sill corroded, outwith prescribed areas

Fail 19 Jan 2018 91,686 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at offside (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

cracking on nearside front tyre

offside outer sill corroded, outwith prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jan 2017 89,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear / rear section (3.6.B.2c)

tailgate accident damage

underside vehicle showing corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2017 89,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear / rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

tailgate accident damage

underside vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2016 87,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear / rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills showing slight corrosion

tailgate accident damage

Fail 15 Jan 2016 87,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear / rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills showing slight corrosion

tailgate accident damage

Pass 29 Jan 2015 86,780 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

Nearside main front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2015 86,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

Nearside main front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 75,922 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 75,922 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,124 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside headlamp aim not tested

slight noise from offside front (poss bearing)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 64,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside headlamp aim not tested

slight noise from offside front (poss bearing)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 51,361 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,361 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,217 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 41,217 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 29,468 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,852 miles

coolant level low

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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MK06 ZWP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red 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 MK06 ZWP, 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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MK06 ZWP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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