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DS06 OAJ

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

47,654 mi
Last recorded47,654 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 47,654 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 47,532 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 47,526 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,310 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 47,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 46,796 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 46,638 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 46,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,125 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 46,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,482 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 41,482 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted changed for spare (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,298 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 17,732 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 17,462 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 17,462 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 14,720 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 11,636 miles

play in rear beam axle bushes

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 8,599 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 6,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 6,647 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 OAJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

DS06 OAJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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