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DS06 XVP

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

71,265 mi
Last recorded71,265 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 71,265 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 71,265 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 69,173 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

FLOOR CORRODED

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear WHEEL BUCKLED

Fail 14 Aug 2018 69,168 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S SILL IN 3X PLACES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed PLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

FLOOR CORRODED

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear WHEEL BUCKLED

Pass 28 Jul 2017 66,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front offside and nearside sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,980 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 65,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,033 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 65,033 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 63,924 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 63,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,619 miles

quarter panel around fuel flap corroded

steering rack weaping fluid

Fail 26 Jul 2013 53,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

quarter panel around fuel flap corroded

steering rack weaping fluid

Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,865 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** offside front lower arm rear bush deteriorated and peeling away from outer shell

Oil leak

nearside front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2012 45,865 miles

** STRONG ADVISE ** offside front lower arm rear bush deteriorated and peeling away from outer shell

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

nearside front lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2011 38,067 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,067 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,682 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 30,682 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 22,851 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on the side walls

nearside front inner driveshaft boot is leaking grease

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 XVP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

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

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