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DE55 WAU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,081 mi
Last recorded95,081 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 WAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 95,081 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 95,081 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 84,083 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 May 2013 84,083 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2012 74,744 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

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

surface corrosian starting

Fail 17 May 2012 74,741 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

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

surface corrosian starting

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,126 miles

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

both front discs scored

Fail 24 Jan 2011 66,126 miles

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

both front discs scored

Pass 1 Feb 2010 53,029 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 38,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DE55 WAU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DE55 WAU, 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 DE55 WAU registered?

DE55 WAU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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