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DG06 RKN

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,402 mi
Last recorded99,402 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 RKN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017 99,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 88,493 miles

BODY/ SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NAIL IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 88,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER PETROL CAP (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

BODY/ SUSPENSION CORRODED

BRAKE FLUID BELOW MINIMUM

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NAIL IN TREAD (4.1.E.1)

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,975 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyre signs of wear on inner edges

engine management light is on...

engine over heated on previous test which was abandoned

Fail 25 Mar 2015 87,975 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyre signs of wear on inner edges

engine management light is on...

engine over heated on previous test which was abandoned

Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,375 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,631 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)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,936 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 54,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

clutch master cylinder pipe leaking

Pass 21 May 2010 40,997 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 27,015 miles

clutch slave cylinder pipe leaking fluid

Fail 29 May 2009 27,015 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch slave cylinder pipe leaking fluid

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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DG06 RKN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DG06 RKN, 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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DG06 RKN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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