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DS06 AHU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,566 mi
Last recorded43,566 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 AHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2018 43,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 41,458 miles

light corrosion outer sills

nsf brake slight bind

os mirror cracked

osf tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,667 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,896 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 2 Jul 2014 33,559 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 33,548 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 31,081 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,182 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,939 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 23,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,382 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 18,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 18,082 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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DS06 AHU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS06 AHU, 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 DS06 AHU registered?

DS06 AHU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 July 2006.

Is DS06 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS06 AHU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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