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DS06 XVU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,470 mi
Last recorded84,470 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 84,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 82,536 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 80,066 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 76,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

expansion bottle slight leak

Pass 18 Nov 2015 76,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 76,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,049 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 71,049 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 64,605 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edges

slight wear in offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 20 Dec 2013 64,605 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edges

slight wear in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 57,468 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)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 57,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,605 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,829 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 41,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre is on legal limit on inner edge & should be replaced.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,424 miles

Offside front tyre is on legal limit on inner edge & should be replaced.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,608 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 XVU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

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

Is DS06 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS06 XVU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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