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DS06 XXJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,541 mi
Last recorded67,541 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 XXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 67,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 67,539 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 58,730 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 58,730 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,000 miles

Inner both sills rusty/weak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear foot/hand brake lazy/low

both sills very weak/rusty minimal patches have been welded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 48,877 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner both sills rusty/weak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear foot/hand brake lazy/low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 41,885 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 38,674 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 38,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 34,706 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 30,959 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 28,735 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 25,593 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 25,565 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 21,917 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 19,342 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 15,667 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 15,556 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 XXJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XXJ, 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 XXJ registered?

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

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