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MV06 ZVE

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,815 mi
Last recorded43,815 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 ZVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 43,815 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 40,898 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 40,898 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 39,976 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 37,068 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 35,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 33,157 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 31,552 miles

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 3 Oct 2019 31,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2018 28,947 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 28,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 27,137 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 24,837 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,929 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,005 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 19,175 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 18,213 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres slit

Pass 13 Sep 2011 17,294 miles

advise on service grease brake pipes

Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,111 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 15,935 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 15,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 13,786 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 ZVE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV06 ZVE registered?

MV06 ZVE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is MV06 ZVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV06 ZVE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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