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DA06 GVW

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,454 mi
Last recorded57,454 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 GVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 57,454 miles

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

Front Inner floor to inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mounts deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mounts deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Outer and outer vehicle body sills corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2020 57,168 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded/rotten next to mounting bolts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch rotten/brake hose/pipe mounting point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded/rotten next to mounting bolts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear inner arches corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 57,147 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded/rotten next to mounting bolts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sills corroded. Needs welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner wheel arch rotten/brake hose/pipe mounting point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded. Needs welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded/rotten next to mounting bolts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill corroded. Needs welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear inner arches corroded. Need welding. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 55,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive fluid leaks on engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 2 Feb 2019 55,521 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive fluid leaks on engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,358 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 53,358 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,398 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 45,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 39,419 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 39,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 31,916 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 30,881 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2013 25,457 miles

n/s mirror damage

Fail 17 May 2013 25,457 miles

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

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

n/s mirror damage

Pass 26 May 2012 21,984 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 21 May 2011 18,858 miles

fuel tank beginning to corrode

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre wall heavily perished [advise immediate replacement]

o/s/r tyre wall perishing

Pass 22 May 2010 15,711 miles

all four tyre walls beginning to perish

n/s/f mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

Pass 23 May 2009 12,600 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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DA06 GVW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DA06 GVW, 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 DA06 GVW registered?

DA06 GVW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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