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CN06 PLJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,540 mi
Last recorded39,540 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN06 PLJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,540 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 39,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 39,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted unable to check seat belts fully

slight fluid leak from steering rack area

suface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2015 27,854 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 27,852 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 19,748 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 16,331 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 16,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 11,205 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 11,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 5,605 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 826 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

creaks present from front suspension

floors, sills and suspension corroded

front suspension strut top mounts creaky

Fail 18 May 2010 826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

creaks present from front suspension

engine oil and coolant levels low

floors, sills and suspension corroded

front suspension strut top mounts creaky

fuel filter heavily corroded

tyre pressures low

Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,311 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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CN06 PLJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CN06 PLJ, 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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CN06 PLJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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