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EF06 VUO

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,240 mi
Last recorded73,240 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 VUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 73,240 miles

Both side front inner seal areas slight corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 73,235 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill inner corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both side front inner seal areas slight corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 69,735 miles

Both front inner seal area corrosion but not seriously weakened

Nearside Outer seal area corrosion but not weakened

Offside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front outer seal area corrosion point but not weakened

Oil leak present

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 69,721 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both side rear outer seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also inner and outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner seal area corrosion but not seriously weakened

Nearside Outer seal area corrosion but not weakened

Offside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front outer seal area corrosion point but not weakened

Oil leak present

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 65,556 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 65,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 62,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre low edges.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 62,159 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre low edges.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,859 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 52,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,317 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 50,317 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,535 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 46,535 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,729 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,258 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads worn

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

Screen chipped

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm

Fail 24 Feb 2012 39,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads worn

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

Screen chipped

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn

o/s/f tyre 3-4mm

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,854 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,595 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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EF06 VUO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF06 VUO, 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 EF06 VUO registered?

EF06 VUO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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