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KO06 VSL

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,972 mi
Last recorded66,972 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 VSL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 66,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted and offside front wheel rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

damage to offside rear quarter and front wing

Fail 18 Jan 2019 66,970 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted and offside front wheel rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

damage to offside rear quarter and front wing

Pass 10 Jan 2018 61,205 miles

advise corroded both inner rear sills , treat with wax oil.

advise n/s/ head light has some condesation

Pass 12 Jan 2017 56,745 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim slight damage

Nearside water inside head lamp

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 12 Jan 2017 56,745 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim slight damage

Nearside water inside head lamp

Offside wiper blade split

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 51,419 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside water inside head lamp

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 18 Jan 2016 51,419 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside water inside head lamp

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,524 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs worn

front number-plate damaged

long travel of parking brake

offside rear tyre cracked

water inside nearside head lamp

Fail 12 Jan 2015 46,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid level slightly down

front brake discs worn

front number-plate damaged

long travel of parking brake

offside rear tyre cracked

water inside nearside head lamp

Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,728 miles

front brake discs corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front suspension arm bush cracked

offside front tyre worn low and cut in outer sidewall

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,484 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 31,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 19,995 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 19,995 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 12,391 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 8,901 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 VSL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KO06 VSL, 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 KO06 VSL registered?

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

Is KO06 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO06 VSL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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