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DY06 EXP

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,074 mi
Last recorded63,074 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 EXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 63,074 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 63,068 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 59,453 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 59,434 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 53,360 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 48,820 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,228 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 42,679 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2014 40,796 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 32,557 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 16,874 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,011 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,741 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,636 miles

near side rear seat belt not tested because of child seat

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 EXP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DY06 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

DY06 EXP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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