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BD56 DVY

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,378 mi
Last recorded46,378 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 DVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 46,378 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both front springs broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner lower wheel arches holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear lowerer inner sills near axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front floor pans near subframe mounts corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 42,667 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both subframe mounts to floor corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mount to inner sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 41,796 miles

Offside Front Offside front tyre has cracks and perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 40,608 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 40,608 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 39,666 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 38,222 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,398 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 33,899 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 33,899 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,785 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,868 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,678 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 27,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,309 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 DVY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DVY, 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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BD56 DVY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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