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MA06 WMX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,659 mi
Last recorded65,659 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 WMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 65,659 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine noisy/pulley/belt

front brake discs corroded

rear axle bushes slightly worn/slight play

Fail 8 Nov 2018 65,659 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine noisy/pulley/belt

front brake discs corroded

rear axle bushes slightly worn/slight play

Pass 19 Oct 2017 64,395 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 64,393 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door Handle Missing (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear Silencer Insecure (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 63,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,335 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 56,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 56,658 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 46,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,590 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,866 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 37,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine management light staying on.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,671 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2010 29,631 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,309 miles

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

nearside rear lamp unit has slight condensation

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 WMX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc 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 MA06 WMX, 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 WMX registered?

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

Is MA06 WMX safe to buy?

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