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DE06 RUJ

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,826 mi
Last recorded46,826 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2022 46,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Lower Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

heavy overall corrosion to underside

Pass 29 Oct 2021 42,124 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,220 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 36,437 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 36,435 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at offside sill back,at offside rear inner arch at sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside sill and sill end at rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion at floors, floors to sills,sill backs and rear inner arches and heavily coated

front pas pipes showing heavy corrosion and heavily coated

Pass 28 Jul 2018 36,317 miles

all under side is heavly covered with under seal

Fail 23 Jul 2018 36,306 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all under side is heavly covered with under seal

Fail 13 Jun 2018 36,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor below drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 36,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch - top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill - axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner / outer sill - axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / inner arch - sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / inner arch - sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front floor - sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,946 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both boots (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

spare tyre flat

Fail 7 Apr 2016 35,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine managment light

spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,244 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 33,244 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 29,574 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 29,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,982 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,983 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH ON SIDE WALLS AND N/S FRONT TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 9 Apr 2010 16,065 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 16,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 16,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 11,436 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 RUJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RUJ, 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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DE06 RUJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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