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DE06 VLK

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,860 mi
Last recorded73,860 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 73,860 miles

Nearside ball joint gator insecure

Offside Rear brake pipe mount badly corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Jul 2019 68,165 miles

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

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

corrosion throughout underbody.

Fail 2 Jul 2019 68,155 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

corrosion throughout underbody.

Pass 22 May 2018 65,207 miles

Offside Front Lower Lower arm rear of bush slightly perished

Pass 16 May 2017 62,066 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of car (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills, both sides of car (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in lower column universal joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2017 62,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of car (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills, both sides of car (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in lower column universal joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 58,622 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 50,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 50,344 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 42,795 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 42,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 34,992 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 26,319 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 26,319 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 18,508 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 9,884 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 VLK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VLK, 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 VLK registered?

DE06 VLK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2006.

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