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DS06 YCP

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,952 mi
Last recorded78,952 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 YCP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,952 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,714 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,085 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,724 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,799 miles

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

osf seat wont tilt

slight underbody surface corosion inc outersills

Fail 5 Aug 2013 61,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf seat wont tilt

slight underbody surface corosion inc outersills

Fail 1 Sep 2012 57,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front seat wont tilt

slight play in front roll bar links

Pass 1 Sep 2012 57,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside front seat wont tilt

slight play in front roll bar links

Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,151 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 50,111 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,593 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 43,593 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,751 miles

spare wheel/tyre fitted to n/s/r. n/s/r tyre in spare dangerous

Fail 10 Aug 2009 34,751 miles

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

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

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 YCP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YCP, 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 YCP registered?

DS06 YCP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 August 2006.

Is DS06 YCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS06 YCP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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