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DS06 CEK

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,796 mi
Last recorded25,796 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 CEK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 25,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bumper/wheel arch trim loose

Fail 15 Jul 2024 25,301 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 20,593 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight leak on clutch pipe from reservoir

Pass 21 Apr 2022 19,879 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 17,233 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 17,232 miles

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 15,753 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 15,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 11,866 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 11,801 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 11,480 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 11,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 10,389 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 9,457 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 8,587 miles

all tyres have slight deterioration

Pass 16 Jul 2012 7,195 miles

all tyres,outer walls have slight deterioration

Pass 11 Jul 2011 5,753 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 4,500 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 3,801 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 CEK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DS06 CEK, 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 CEK registered?

DS06 CEK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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