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DE06 FEV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,500 mi
Last recorded70,500 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 FEV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2021 70,500 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Leg - Near Brake Pipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Leg - Next To Exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both - Something On Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 68,867 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security also front subframe mounts,inner wings.front floors.inner/outer sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 68,866 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security also front subframe mounts,inner wings.front floors.inner/outer sills. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 67,963 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central Subframe Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill And Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central Subframe Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill And Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 66,758 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front mounts.inner sills.floorpan areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 66,757 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 64,032 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 64,031 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 60,419 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake efficiency 17%

Fail 22 Oct 2016 60,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake efficiency 17%

Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,704 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 56,701 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,161 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 47,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 35,827 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 35,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,183 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 29,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,250 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,548 miles

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

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 FEV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc 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 FEV, 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 FEV registered?

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

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