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DY06 VYA

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

31,601 mi
Last recorded31,601 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 VYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 31,601 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 31,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 30,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 28,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension top slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension top slight play

Offside Rear Suspension top play

Pass 21 Feb 2023 27,087 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension top slight play

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front suspension top slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension top slight play

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2023 27,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension top slight play

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front suspension top slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension top slight play

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2023 27,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear rear axel corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 26,511 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Front suspension top slight play

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Nearside Rear suspension top slight play

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Fail 1 Feb 2022 26,511 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension top slight play

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Nearside Rear suspension top slight play

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Pass 29 Jan 2021 26,163 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 26,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (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))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 25,535 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 25,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush suspension top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rearmost wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 24,267 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in suspension top mount

Pass 5 Apr 2017 23,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended rearmost wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 21,461 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rearmost wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 21,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rearmost wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 18,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 18,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 16,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 14,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 14,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,696 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 11,696 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,301 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 7,805 miles

slight seapeage of grease from n/s/f inner cv boot

Fail 30 Mar 2009 7,805 miles

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

slight seapeage of grease from n/s/f inner cv boot

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 VYA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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