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FP06 VWM

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,540 mi
Last recorded90,540 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 VWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 90,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 90,401 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 80,003 miles

general corrosion floor sills

Fail 23 Sep 2019 80,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion floor sills

Fail 19 Sep 2019 79,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,517 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both front wishbone rear mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 69,106 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,917 miles

Front axle has a brake imbalance of 25%

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 60,255 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 57,829 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,251 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,800 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 51,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,635 miles

clutch feed pipe slight leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 44,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

clutch feed pipe slight leak

Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,649 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 35,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,078 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 11,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres side walls scuffed

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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FP06 VWM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FP06 VWM, 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 FP06 VWM registered?

FP06 VWM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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