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DK06 WDL

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,124 mi
Last recorded50,124 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 WDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2016 50,124 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s of bulkhead (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre becoming worn 3mm

n/s/f tyre worn thin on edges stepped tread

rear bumper in poor condition parts have been rubbing on exhast

vehicle corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 45,180 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

under body corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2016 45,176 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,140 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,801 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

surface corrosion,offside,floor / sill flange.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 42,801 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

surface corrosion,offside,floor / sill flange.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,286 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,167 miles

front brake discs worn and corrodid.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2011 27,374 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,440 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 22,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,147 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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DK06 WDL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DK06 WDL, 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 DK06 WDL registered?

DK06 WDL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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