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FD06 VMK

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,515 mi
Last recorded78,515 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 VMK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2022 78,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 76,341 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 76,341 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 74,688 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2020 74,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2019 71,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,042 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 61,157 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 61,157 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,619 miles

Nearside Front Outer road wheel rim damaged/misshapped close to legal limit suggest change

n/s o/s front and rear subframe mounts rusting suggest possible clean and grease

Fail 26 Apr 2016 54,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer road wheel rim damaged/misshapped close to legal limit suggest change

n/s o/s front and rear subframe mounts rusting suggest possible clean and grease

Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,389 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,656 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 39,309 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres outer walls showin g signs of wear eg cracking but legal at time of test

Fail 30 Apr 2013 39,309 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

n/s o/s rear tyres outer walls showin g signs of wear eg cracking but legal at time of test

n/s rear number plate light lens missing and unit damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,648 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 31,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2011 23,037 miles

o/s front lower suspension arm mount bush just starting to debond legal at test

Pass 17 Apr 2010 16,120 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight sidewall damage n/s/front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 8,658 miles

n/s o/s front screen wiper blades just starting to smear screen

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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FD06 VMK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FD06 VMK, 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 FD06 VMK registered?

FD06 VMK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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