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MV06 ZDF

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,156 mi
Last recorded104,156 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 ZDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 104,156 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 95,793 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 95,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 90,306 miles

n/s/r tyre side walls cracking

Fail 18 Aug 2017 90,306 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre side walls cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,911 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 82,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer walls (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 75,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear OUTER BODY HAS CORROSION/SHARP EDGES COVERED UP AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 5 Nov 2014 36,166 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 36,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 32,842 miles

both rear tyres starting to split and perish recommend replacement

Pass 19 Jan 2012 29,599 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 29,599 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,562 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,072 miles

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 ZDF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red 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 MV06 ZDF, 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 MV06 ZDF registered?

MV06 ZDF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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