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BD56 DUA

2006 Ford Ka

Cream Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,537 mi
Last recorded68,537 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 DUA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,537 miles

Coolant leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Jun 2017 68,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

cat heat shield insecure.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,241 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 58,772 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 58,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,058 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 56,058 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,093 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 52,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 24 Jul 2012 46,827 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,204 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Jul 2011 41,204 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,215 miles

front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,068 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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BD56 DUA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Cream 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 BD56 DUA, 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 BD56 DUA registered?

BD56 DUA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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