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DY06 EKH

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,192 mi
Last recorded50,192 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 EKH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 50,192 miles

Front light corrosion to vehicle chassis

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door handle loose but still functioning and door can be opened

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure other brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 50,192 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front light corrosion to vehicle chassis

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door handle loose but still functioning and door can be opened

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure other brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 49,824 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 49,824 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake fluid leaking from inside the gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,294 miles

both rear tyres cracked

discs rusty

front subframe mounts rusty

Fail 21 Jan 2019 46,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in tread down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked in tread down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front lower arm bushes starting to crack both sides

front subframe mounts rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,845 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread pattern

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,786 miles

o/s/f tyre cracks in tread

Fail 21 Mar 2016 45,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rusted through and cracked (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres cracked in tread pattern

Pass 21 Jan 2015 45,582 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,299 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 44,480 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 44,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,216 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,512 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 38,512 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre as cuts not deep enough to reach cords and bad shoulder wear

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,487 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)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 33,487 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,246 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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DY06 EKH is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DY06 EKH, 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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DY06 EKH is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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