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MV06 ZSU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,382 mi
Last recorded66,382 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 ZSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2022 66,382 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corroded around subframe mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting around seatbelt anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting around subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete structual crossbeam behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 61,074 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 61,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,988 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 52,988 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 46,521 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 46,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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 wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (both) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer panel deteriated around petrol cap

under vehicle under sealed in areas

Pass 26 May 2017 41,906 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 26 May 2017 41,906 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 holes (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox reverse switch broken ()

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,400 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Offside wing mirror slightly loose

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around fuel filler

front brakes getting worn

Fail 3 Jun 2016 36,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Offside wing mirror slightly loose

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

corrosion around fuel filler

front brakes getting worn

Fail 19 May 2016 36,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush seperated (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer mirror slightly loose

Offside Rear tyre perishing due to age

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

corrosion around fuel filler

Pass 21 May 2015 33,054 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 May 2015 33,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2014 29,929 miles

nsf suspention arm bush deteriorating

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 May 2013 26,724 miles

nsf suspention arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated

nsr tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 May 2013 26,721 miles

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

nsf suspention arm rubber bush slightly deteriorated

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 May 2012 22,781 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 19,788 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 16,740 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 14,084 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 14,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZSU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZSU, 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 ZSU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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