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DY06 ETR

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

56,286 mi
Last recorded56,286 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 ETR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 56,286 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 56,286 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 56,257 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres perishing

general corrosion to components

Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,159 miles

both rear tyres slightly perishing (165/65 13)

exhaust corroded

general chassis corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2017 53,040 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 53,031 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 52,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,610 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 51,270 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 47,743 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 47,743 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,952 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,925 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 25,832 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,832 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,474 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 20,474 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ETR is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ETR, 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 DY06 ETR registered?

DY06 ETR is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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