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DU06 LZJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,252 mi
Last recorded86,252 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 LZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 86,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,217 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 79,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 76,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 28 Sep 2018 76,640 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced Water in lamp (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,742 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged at outer sidewall

fuel filter neck and breather pipe corroded

nearside front tyre wearing at inner edge of tread

offside and nearside front suspension body mounts corroded

oil leak at rear of engine

powersteering pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 72,305 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,981 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 69,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,893 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 16 Jul 2015 69,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,425 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,030 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 67,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 63,551 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 63,551 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 58,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 43,258 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f door stiff to open from outside

Pass 20 May 2009 30,375 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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DU06 LZJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU06 LZJ, 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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DU06 LZJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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