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M30 DLR

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,099 mi
Last recorded74,099 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 DLR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 74,099 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 74,074 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexable pipe (7.1.1)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 73,960 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

emissions not tested due to snapped exhaust

Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,237 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,849 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 58,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,884 miles

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

offside front tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Fail 4 Mar 2013 53,884 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre low on tread

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer side wall

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,853 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,288 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,009 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 33,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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M30 DLR is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M30 DLR, 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 M30 DLR registered?

M30 DLR is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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