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MV06 THF

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,896 mi
Last recorded159,896 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 THF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 159,896 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 147,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged wheel arch area (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track arm inner joint to steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper marks (8.3.1a)

indicator cancellation inoperative N/S

Fail 22 Apr 2016 146,857 miles

Centre Front Driver's seat insecure seat back collapsed (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle inner wheel arch area (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack worn (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged wheel arch area (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track arm inner joint to steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper marks (8.3.1a)

indicator cancellation inoperative N/S

Pass 24 Apr 2015 132,618 miles

light scratch in windscreen

Fail 21 Apr 2015 132,618 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch fluid leak from gearbox

slight corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills

Pass 25 Apr 2014 110,303 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 110,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 84,070 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 84,070 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 69,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre cracks

Fail 24 Sep 2011 69,716 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre cracks

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,512 miles

offside front wishbone bush splitting slightly.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 41,402 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,402 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)

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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MV06 THF 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 57.1%.

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 MV06 THF, 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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MV06 THF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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