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DA55 RTV

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

62,495 mi
Last recorded62,495 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 RTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 62,495 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 62,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 58,349 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 52,239 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 52,233 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 45,467 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front Pipe & Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both Front On Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 45,467 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Front Pipe & Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both Front On Inner Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 41,476 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 40,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

some corrosion noted on o s and ns chassis

Pass 12 Jan 2018 39,999 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by suspension (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by suspension (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

spare wheel flat

Fail 12 Jan 2018 39,999 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by suspension (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by suspension (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 39,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear axle bush has slight play

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear axle bush has slight play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre's starting to perish

Fail 20 Jan 2017 39,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear axle bush has slight play

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear axle bush has slight play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyre's starting to perish

Pass 27 Jan 2016 38,540 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 36,099 miles

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

Oil leak

engine managment warning light on

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2015 36,098 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine managment warning light on

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,655 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to split and crack

engine managment light on

Fail 29 Apr 2014 34,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to split and crack

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,710 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,154 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,148 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 23,273 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 23,273 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 18,746 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 18,746 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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DA55 RTV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DA55 RTV, 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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DA55 RTV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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