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DS06 CHN

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

69,366 mi
Last recorded69,366 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 69,366 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 55,154 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2015 55,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 49,887 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 49,887 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 45,005 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 May 2013 45,005 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 May 2012 40,109 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 40,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,598 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 32,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,747 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 25,677 miles

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

discs worn ns f flex hose twisted os aim slightly blurred os f wishbone rear bushworn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,109 miles

front discs worn os front wishbone bush splitting from bonding

Fail 30 Jun 2009 17,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn os front wishbone bush splitting from bonding

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 CHN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DS06 CHN, 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 CHN registered?

DS06 CHN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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