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KO06 VTA

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,373 mi
Last recorded51,373 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 51,373 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 51,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,934 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Under-Body has slight corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight stone chips (8.3.1a)

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

off side front tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,922 miles

Nearside front tyre has cracking around the tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,960 miles

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

front flexis showing signs of rubbing on wheel. not damaged

spare tyre damaged and should not be used

Fail 19 Feb 2014 45,875 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Feb 2013 42,966 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres heavly perished rec replace A.S.A.P

nearside front coil spring snapped

Pass 4 Feb 2012 41,323 miles

both rear shock absorbers have slight lift on top mountings

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,443 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 38,443 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 38,441 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,504 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 24,832 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 VTA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

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

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