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DX55 RZU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

39,035 mi
Last recorded39,035 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 RZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2025 39,035 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front and rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 38,138 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 35,856 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 33,714 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 33,714 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 33,686 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 33,685 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 33,432 miles

Front tyres cracked along side wall

Inner sills corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 33,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres cracked along side wall

Inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 33,306 miles

Nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside and offside sills badly corroded

Nearside front lower arm bush deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2019 33,306 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside and offside sills badly corroded

Nearside front lower arm bush deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2018 32,962 miles

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside front wheel damaged inner rim

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 32,962 miles

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

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside front wheel damaged inner rim

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,000 miles

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

Nearside and offside sills corroded

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

Offside rear inner arch corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 31,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside and offside sills corroded

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

Offside rear inner arch corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,938 miles

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

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

inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear inner arches corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2016 30,938 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear inner arches corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,698 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)

rear inner arch's corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

off side front brake has slight bind

Pass 12 Sep 2013 22,611 miles

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

front discs worn

nearside and offside suspension arm bushs

Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,325 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,914 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,776 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 13,881 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 10,957 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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DX55 RZU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DX55 RZU, 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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DX55 RZU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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