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AV56 DDX

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,036 mi
Last recorded93,036 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 DDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 93,036 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2024 90,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 90,658 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 87,152 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 87,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near flexi mount point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near flexi mount point (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 84,291 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 84,288 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,437 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 81,435 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,887 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 74,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 74,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 68,425 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 62,376 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing 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)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 55,998 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 13 Nov 2015 50,857 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)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 50,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

nearside and offside front tyres are bald on inner edges, perished and down to 1.6 mm

nearside and offside rear tyres are bald on inner edges and perished

Pass 17 Nov 2014 43,319 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 39,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 30,673 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 30,673 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2012 23,147 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 23,147 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 17,269 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 17,269 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2010 15,373 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 10,848 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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AV56 DDX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV56 DDX, 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 AV56 DDX registered?

AV56 DDX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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