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DE06 ARX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,905 mi
Last recorded60,905 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 ARX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,905 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 60,905 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,173 miles

Suspension arm rear bushes starting to pull away.

Fail 19 Feb 2015 56,173 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension arm rear bushes starting to pull away.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,820 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 50,820 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Lower arm rear bushes starting to peel away.

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and wall.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,579 miles

Offside front suspension arm bush bonding deteriorating

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,188 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 41,974 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 34,863 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,939 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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DE06 ARX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ARX, 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 ARX registered?

DE06 ARX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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