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DE06 VPG

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,191 mi
Last recorded79,191 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 VPG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 79,191 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 79,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,610 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 71,610 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,574 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,611 miles

Nearside front wishbone bush slightly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2012 38,813 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 38,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,928 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 27,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 23,428 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 23,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 16,766 miles

signs of corrosion on fuel filtter

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 VPG is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VPG, 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 VPG registered?

DE06 VPG is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is DE06 VPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 VPG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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