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KO06 VPW

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

51,882 mi
Last recorded51,882 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 VPW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 51,882 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 45,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 45,365 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 33,841 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 33,729 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 32,565 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 32,106 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 31,479 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2018 31,208 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 28,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Slight leak from engine ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,555 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,743 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 23,161 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,212 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,299 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 13,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,432 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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KO06 VPW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KO06 VPW, 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

How do I check the history of KO06 VPW?

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What year was KO06 VPW registered?

KO06 VPW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is KO06 VPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO06 VPW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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