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FA05 VZX

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,850 mi
Last recorded82,850 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 VZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,850 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,541 miles

Cat heat sheild loose

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D/bush o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 77,541 miles

Cat heat sheild loose

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D/bush o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 68,898 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 68,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,463 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 62,461 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside front tyre on limit

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Jan 2013 54,091 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 54,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 45,888 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,315 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre excessiveley worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,443 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 16,289 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 16,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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FA05 VZX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FA05 VZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA05 VZX registered?

FA05 VZX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is FA05 VZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 VZX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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