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MA06 VEX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,185 mi
Last recorded89,185 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 VEX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 89,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 7 Feb 2019 83,355 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 83,355 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,522 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 77,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor & inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 70,678 miles

engine cover fitted/under cover fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 63,293 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,518 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 49,006 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 48,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front tyres worn

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,724 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 36,083 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,812 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 29,811 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,621 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 23,621 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,781 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 17,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MA06 VEX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA06 VEX, 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 MA06 VEX registered?

MA06 VEX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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