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EA06 VZJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,468 mi
Last recorded88,468 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 VZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 88,468 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 88,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,768 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 74,409 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 71,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on inner and outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very low on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension strut top mounting/bearing worn

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,528 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,184 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,672 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,586 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,130 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,899 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 28,897 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,088 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 16,979 miles

long foot & handbrake travel

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2009 12,578 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 12,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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EA06 VZJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EA06 VZJ, 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 EA06 VZJ registered?

EA06 VZJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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