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DS06 XXH

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,795 mi
Last recorded78,795 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 78,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play BUSH (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT SQUEEKS

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play BUSH (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 78,145 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre bald inner most edge

Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,349 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 74,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 68,039 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 68,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,585 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)

both front tyres have wear to inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 50,760 miles

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

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

grease cap missing nearside rear hub assy

handbrake cables rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2012 50,760 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

grease cap missing nearside rear hub assy

handbrake cables rusty

Fail 1 Nov 2011 42,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 33,556 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,896 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 24,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,712 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 XXH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XXH, 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 XXH registered?

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

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