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DE06 ALO

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,147 mi
Last recorded32,147 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 ALO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2021 32,147 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced whole sill is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 31,419 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 31,419 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 30,695 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 30,695 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 29,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s front tyre on wear bars

oil filter corroded & starting to leak

slight noise in n/s rear brake

Fail 19 Dec 2018 29,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s front tyre on wear bars

oil filter corroded & starting to leak

slight noise in n/s rear brake

Pass 11 Dec 2017 28,156 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 28,156 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 26,069 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 26,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 23,644 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 23,644 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 21,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 21,547 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 18,639 miles

offside front suspension wishbone rear bush is starting to delaminate

rear wiper is torn

surface corrosion to both front brake disc's

Pass 22 May 2012 18,634 miles

both front brake disc's have surface corrosion

both rear tyres are starting to perish

offside front suspension wishbone rear bush is starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,373 miles

offside front wishbone rear bush is starting to delaminate

slight creeking noise from both front upper suspension strut mounts when turned lock to lock

Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,316 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking

O/S/R tyre flat

Fail 24 Mar 2010 17,316 miles

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

N/S/R tyre cracking

O/S/R tyre flat

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,156 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to seperate

offside front tyre cracking

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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DE06 ALO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DE06 ALO, 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 DE06 ALO registered?

DE06 ALO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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