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MT06 MZV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,180 mi
Last recorded94,180 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 MZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 94,180 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front wishbone mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch,chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 94,179 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front wishbone mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch,chassis section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,671 miles

E.M.Light illuminated

Front Body has slight corrosion floors (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2017 91,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

E.M.Light illuminated

Front Body has slight corrosion floors (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2015 85,476 miles

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

slight movement in o/s/r and n/s/r axle bushes

Fail 28 May 2015 85,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

slight movement in o/s/r and n/s/r axle bushes

Pass 23 May 2014 79,005 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 70,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre starting to crack around sidewalls

Pass 29 May 2012 62,476 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,038 miles

n/s front flexible slightly twisted

Fail 22 Jun 2011 56,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s front flexible slightly twisted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 45,910 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 45,910 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 35,227 miles

both front lower arm bushes beginning to split

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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MT06 MZV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MT06 MZV, 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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MT06 MZV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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