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CA06 DHE

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,219 mi
Last recorded53,219 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 DHE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2017 53,219 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

spare tyre flat

Pass 13 Oct 2016 50,034 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 47,901 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 46,413 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion o/s / n/s centre floors

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front floors

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear floors

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

Fail 6 May 2015 46,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion o/s / n/s centre floors

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front floors

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear floors

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,355 miles

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front floors

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

Fail 17 Apr 2014 43,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion o/s / n/s front floors

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,005 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 40,000 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,484 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,848 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 31,808 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2010 27,281 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,838 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 21,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CA06 DHE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA06 DHE, 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 CA06 DHE registered?

CA06 DHE is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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