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DS06 CHV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,106 mi
Last recorded94,106 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 94,106 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 94,106 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 92,175 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Handle damage (8.4.2)

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

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front inner wishbone bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 92,168 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Handle damage (8.4.2)

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

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front inner wishbone bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 89,843 miles

Front 165 / 65 / 13 tyres fitted

Rear 175 / 65 / 13 tyres fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 89,843 miles

Front 165 / 65 / 13 tyres fitted

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear 175 / 65 / 13 tyres fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 89,677 miles

175 / 65 / 13 tyres fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,204 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 85,202 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 76,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,013 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 68,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 58,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,905 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 46,414 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,414 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 32,606 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,606 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,563 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2008 8,378 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 CHV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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