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DS06 NVT

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,377 mi
Last recorded76,377 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 NVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 76,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 72,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 65,664 miles

Rear Outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jul 2022 59,833 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 59,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 56,749 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 55,090 miles

All corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2020 55,090 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,141 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 51,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking out (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,198 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 50,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 49,244 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 49,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,791 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 42,805 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 42,805 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,992 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,270 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,750 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 23,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,245 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 19,602 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 NVT is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NVT, 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 NVT registered?

DS06 NVT is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is DS06 NVT safe to buy?

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