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CP06 VLA

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

47,629 mi
Last recorded47,629 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP06 VLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,629 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jack point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jack point (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion back panel to floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 47,629 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion jack point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jack point (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion back panel to floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 44,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 44,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings where the front subframe bots to the chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings where the front subframe bolts to the chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 40,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 40,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,100 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 38,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,258 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,987 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 32,987 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,791 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 25,330 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 25,330 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2009
Fail 24 Jul 2009 21,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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CP06 VLA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CP06 VLA, 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 CP06 VLA registered?

CP06 VLA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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