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DS06 OBU

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,516 mi
Last recorded48,516 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 OBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2019 48,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, wheel arch and chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing on brake hose. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, wheel arch and chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Both sides front floors corroded.

Check tracking.

Corrosion around fuel cap.

Drivers seat won't flip forward.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper mounting area corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 42,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear axle/sub-frame slight play in bush

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear axle/sub-frame slight play in bush

Fail 19 Jun 2018 42,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear axle/sub-frame slight play in bush

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear axle/sub-frame slight play in bush

Pass 13 Jun 2017 38,787 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,122 miles

Offside Rear axle bush slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2016 35,122 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear axle bush slight play

Pass 28 May 2015 31,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 27,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2014 27,630 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,919 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder

Fail 20 Jun 2013 23,919 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

offside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder

Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,247 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,395 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,905 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 12,296 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 OBU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

DS06 OBU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 July 2006.

Is DS06 OBU safe to buy?

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