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DK06 YKL

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,207 mi
Last recorded73,207 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 YKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,207 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 73,207 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 69,468 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 69,468 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sill whithin 30cm suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,720 miles

Body has slight corrosion round fuel filler cap (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 58,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion round fuel filler cap (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement coming away from metal collar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Trailing 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 coming away from metal collar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel filter corroded

oil leak from gear selector shaft seal

wipers smear and judder across screen

Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet hinge distorted, not effecting the security

both rear tyres aged and cracked

fuel filter slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 49,829 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Nearside bonnet hinge/mounting bent

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2014 49,829 miles

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

Both front brake discs pitted

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Nearside bonnet hinge/mounting bent

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 49,333 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,838 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,914 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 30,859 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,814 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 YKL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK06 YKL registered?

DK06 YKL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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