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BD06 DXB

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,445 mi
Last recorded61,445 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 DXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 61,445 miles

All suspension components has slight corroded.

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 57,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 1656513 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 52,571 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 49,135 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 49,048 miles

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, close to front subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, close to seat mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

washer bottle leaking heavily

Pass 29 Nov 2019 44,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight play in top mount

Offside Front Shock absorbers has play in top mount

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2019 44,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight play in top mount

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has play in top mount

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 38,913 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 38,913 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 30,215 miles

Nearside front outer tyre worn, approx 2mm.

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 30,215 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front outer tyre worn, approx 2mm.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 24,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 24,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 23,109 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s f n/s f (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded o/s f n/s f (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim edge bent (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 23,097 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s f n/s f (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded o/s f n/s f (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim edge bent (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 22,738 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,738 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 16,307 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,808 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 12,331 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,951 miles

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

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

front discs unevenly worn on inner faces

Pass 10 Jun 2010 9,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 7,525 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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BD06 DXB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BD06 DXB, 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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BD06 DXB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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