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DS06 VZK

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,110 mi
Last recorded91,110 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2017 91,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel/behind rear bumper (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel/behind rear bumper (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill panel/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill panel/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill panel/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill panel/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front chassis rail corroded

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Nearside Inner door sill panel corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch heavily corroded, outside of prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroded

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Inner door sill panel corroded

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

Offside Rear chassis rail heavily corroded, outside of prescribed area

Rear cross member/rear panel heavily corroded, outside of prescribed area

corrosion around fuel filler neck

engine management light displayed

Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,163 miles

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 22 Jan 2016 83,163 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,448 miles

nearside rear quarter around fuel cap corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2015 79,410 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

nearside rear quarter around fuel cap corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,706 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 75,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front brake hose incorrectly fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,464 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 58,427 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 48,720 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,782 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 30 Jul 2009 30,233 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 30,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VZK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

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

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