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CE06 VZJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,420 mi
Last recorded62,420 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 VZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

under body corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2017 62,411 miles

Brake performance not tested over heating (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested over heating (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

under body corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 55,823 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,817 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 45,814 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,334 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

battery insecure

bonnet retaining device has a sticky mechanism but can be closed securely

damage to middle of floor pan

n/s/front lower engine mount displaced but engine still secure

Fail 5 Mar 2012 40,334 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

bonnet retaining device has a sticky mechanism but can be closed securely

damage to middle of floor pan

n/s/front lower engine mount displaced but engine still secure

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,923 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 33,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R Tyre deteriorating.

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

Pass 13 May 2009 24,424 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 24,424 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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CE06 VZJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CE06 VZJ, 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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CE06 VZJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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