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DG06 RKV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

42,933 mi
Last recorded42,933 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 RKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 42,933 miles

Both Front Bushes Deteriorated have Slight play

Sills Underbody heavily undersealed

Subframe mounting points corroded but not excessive

Fail 15 Sep 2020 42,933 miles

Both Front Bushes Deteriorated have Slight play

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Sills Underbody heavily undersealed

Subframe mounting points corroded but not excessive

Fail 8 Sep 2020 42,895 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 38,843 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 38,843 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge. 165/65/13

Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,740 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 30 Aug 2018 35,740 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,178 miles

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 31,178 miles

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

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

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 28,539 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 28,539 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 26,847 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,228 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 24,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,227 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 17,760 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,683 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Aug 2012 16,683 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,721 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,370 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 9,547 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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DG06 RKV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RKV, 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 DG06 RKV registered?

DG06 RKV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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