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DS06 NYC

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,057 mi
Last recorded91,057 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 NYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 91,057 miles

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Floor and chassis corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 91,055 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Floor and chassis corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 90,483 miles

Front Chassis rail corroded

Inner and outer sills and floor corroded

Rear Body filler on inner sills

Rear Floor and chassis corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2022 90,481 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Chassis rail corroded

Inner and outer sills and floor corroded

Rear Body filler on inner sills

Rear Floor and chassis corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 89,509 miles

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

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

underside and sills corroding

Fail 3 Mar 2021 89,507 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

underside and sills corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,531 miles

underside and sills corroding

Fail 3 Mar 2020 88,530 miles

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

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

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

underside and sills corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2018 87,231 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 87,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,198 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 73,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,922 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 65,922 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,952 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,949 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,024 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,255 miles

Both bottom arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 33,952 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,832 miles

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

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

surface cracking rear tyre walls

Pass 25 Jul 2009 14,374 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack due to perishing of the rubber on the sidewalls.

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 NYC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NYC, 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 NYC registered?

DS06 NYC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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