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MV06 ZVJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,263 mi
Last recorded71,263 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 71,263 miles

corrosion to sills

Pass 4 Feb 2019 63,712 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 58,600 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 53,758 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

odd tyres fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 53,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

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

odd tyres fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,896 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s/f (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,512 miles

front tyres differnt size to rear axle tyres

Fail 26 Feb 2015 45,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres differnt size to rear axle tyres

Pass 4 Feb 2014 41,229 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 41,229 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 39,047 miles

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 May 2013 39,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 37,335 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,466 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 31,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 24,787 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,919 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

parts of exhaust system rusting

small cut offside rear tyre tread

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 31 Jul 2009 18,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

parts of exhaust system rusting

small cut offside rear tyre tread

undercutting to front brake discs

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 ZVJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

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

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