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DS06 NSE

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,811 mi
Last recorded54,811 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,811 miles

Battery Light On

Cords Showing on Spare Wheel

Nearside Front Wheel - Buckled

Nearside Rear Stone Stuck inside Tyre

Nearside Rear Wheel - Dented

Offside Front Wheel Buckled

Underbody Very Rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2018 54,811 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery Light On

Cords Showing on Spare Wheel

Nearside Front Wheel - Buckled

Nearside Rear Stone Stuck inside Tyre

Nearside Rear Wheel - Dented

Offside Front Wheel Buckled

Underbody Very Rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2017 49,327 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 45,734 miles

battery light on.

nearside front mirror cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2016 45,734 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended both rear (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

battery light on.

nearside front mirror cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2015 42,232 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery light on.

both rear inner sills rusty.

inspected all rear brake pipes best as possible due to pipes covered in shultz

offside front tyre low on inside edge.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 42,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery light on.

both rear inner sills rusty.

inspected all rear brake pipes best as possible due to pipes covered in shultz

offside front tyre low on inside edge.

Pass 28 Jun 2014 40,390 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery lght on / underbody rusty / n/s/f wishbone bush split

Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

battery light on.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,038 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 36,038 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 30,453 miles

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

brake fluid level low

n/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s/f wheel arch linner inscure and rubbing on brake pipe fleix

Fail 25 Jun 2011 30,453 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid level low

n/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s/f wheel arch linner inscure and rubbing on brake pipe fleix

Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,818 miles

Oil leak

nearside door mirror glass damaged slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,229 miles

nail in nsf tyre and outer edge worn

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 29 Jun 2009 19,229 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nail in nsf tyre and outer edge worn

slight judder on front brakes

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 NSE is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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