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CA06 CEX

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,119 mi
Last recorded81,119 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 CEX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 81,119 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 81,119 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 74,653 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 74,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 56,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

advise on wear to both front tyres

Fail 20 Oct 2017 56,111 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers inop (8.2.3)

advise on wear to both front tyres

Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,380 miles

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,013 miles

advise on baby seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

advise on rear bush in o/s/f lower suspension arm deteriorated

advise on wear to both front tyres

Fail 13 Oct 2015 42,013 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise on baby seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

advise on rear bush in o/s/f lower suspension arm deteriorated

advise on wear to both front tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2014 34,618 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 34,618 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 28,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general underframing corrosion present

Pass 31 Aug 2013 28,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

general underframing corrosion present

Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,834 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 20,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,605 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 11,420 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 11,420 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 8,389 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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CA06 CEX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CA06 CEX, 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 CA06 CEX registered?

CA06 CEX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2006.

Is CA06 CEX safe to buy?

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