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2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,946 mi
Last recorded82,946 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 VKW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2021 82,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Near fuel filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/ inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B Pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

N/S & O/S - Sill corroded and various welding repairs done

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,873 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s bushes starting to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion around fuel filler

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 80,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s also too low (4.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s bushes starting to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear corrosion around fuel filler

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 79,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear worn on edge

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel fill point corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2019 79,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted delaminated pad looks disconnected from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

fuel fill point corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear worn on edge

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 73,867 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes slight play

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

n/s & o/s sill corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 73,866 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes slight play

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

n/s & o/s sill corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 68,696 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 68,696 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front Mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner floor/rear inner mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,003 miles

1 Ltr engine oil added prior to testing

Exhaust centre and rear sections and metal mounts corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear seatbelt not present

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 25 Sep 2015 55,512 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 55,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,574 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres outer sidewalls deteriorating

Fail 19 Jul 2013 41,176 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres outer sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,433 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 27,826 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 27,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,872 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 22,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,363 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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MT06 VKW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MT06 VKW, 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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MT06 VKW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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