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B15 DRH

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,675 mi
Last recorded30,675 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 DRH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 30,675 miles

lower arms rear bushes splitting

rear axle bushes splitting

slight oil leaks

Pass 29 Jul 2025 29,650 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 29,650 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 28,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 26,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely cracking, co cord exposed but tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner rim slightly buckled

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 25,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm bush cracking/perishing

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 25,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Stanley blade caught in tread of tyre caused excessive cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers have split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm bush cracking/perishing

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

Offside Rear Monitor O/S/R stop lamp, initially wasn't working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 25,506 miles

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

Rear Both rear registration plate lamps need a tap to illuminate, monitor and repair when necessary.

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 25,506 miles

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

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

Rear Both rear registration plate lamps need a tap to illuminate, monitor and repair when necessary.

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 24,743 miles

Front Inner Inner sills at front slightly corroded on both sides

Front discs and rear drums slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp needed a tap to illuminate, bulb possibly on its way out

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 24,091 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 23,564 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 22,979 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 22,979 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 22,264 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 21,473 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 20,830 miles

both front tyres are perishing around the tread

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,233 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 20,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 19,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,688 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,804 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 15,036 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 11,754 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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B15 DRH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B15 DRH, 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 B15 DRH registered?

B15 DRH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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