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EX06 RDU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,896 mi
Last recorded60,896 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 RDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,896 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in both front D bushes

Fail 27 Mar 2019 60,896 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in both front D bushes

Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,547 miles

Offside Rear inner tyre tread low and + nail in tyre

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 56,547 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Rear inner tyre tread low and + nail in tyre

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + inner tread devoid (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective flat tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread area 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear nearside and offside tyre have nail in each

Fail 16 Mar 2016 45,304 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread area 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear nearside and offside tyre have nail in each

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,929 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,754 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre nail in tread.

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 37,754 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise nearside rear tyre nail in tread.

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,576 miles

decor hanging from mirror in view of road

Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,945 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,226 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 25,226 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,267 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 12,466 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,466 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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EX06 RDU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EX06 RDU, 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 EX06 RDU registered?

EX06 RDU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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