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MV06 VCA

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,059 mi
Last recorded86,059 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 VCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 86,059 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

vehicle heavily undersealed in places

Fail 25 Jan 2018 86,059 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,978 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 81,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,510 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 76,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 71,999 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 71,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Jan 2014 65,658 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,658 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,168 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 62,168 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 56,982 miles

fuel filter starting to rust

Pass 18 Mar 2011 51,568 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 44,842 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 44,842 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,917 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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MV06 VCA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MV06 VCA, 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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MV06 VCA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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