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MA06 DKF

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,245 mi
Last recorded51,245 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 DKF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,245 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 51,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread perished 165/65x13 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 165/65x13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,238 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 48,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,252 miles

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

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

both rear tyres were manufactured in 2005, both badly cracked at ouside shoulders and nearside has nail close to outside shoulder

Fail 11 Jul 2015 45,252 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both rear tyres were manufactured in 2005, both badly cracked at ouside shoulders and nearside has nail close to outside shoulder

new brake disc fitted to offside front, nearside front brake disc badly worn/corroded on inside face. Brake discs should be replaced in pairs

Fail 16 Jun 2015 45,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,356 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 37,385 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,812 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,933 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 26,933 miles

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

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

front brake discs scored and lipped

Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,655 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,366 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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MA06 DKF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MA06 DKF, 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 MA06 DKF registered?

MA06 DKF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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