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DA56 CLO

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,737 mi
Last recorded55,737 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 CLO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2017 55,737 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear chassis leg next to exhaust mounting corroded

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill's/floor area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 48,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle/rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner sills & floor area corroded

engine misfiring

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2016 48,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle/rear (7.1.2)

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

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

both inner sills & floor area corroded

engine misfiring

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2015 39,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 37,772 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine management light indicating a fault

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 37,772 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Engine management light indicating a fault

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 13 Dec 2013 32,907 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished (BORDERLINE)

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)

Oil leak area of oil filter

Pass 10 Dec 2012 27,750 miles

Both rear tyres BADLY perished

Fail 10 Dec 2012 27,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres BADLY perished

Pass 16 Dec 2011 23,137 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 18,051 miles

both front tyre's wearing on inner and outer edge's.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 13,327 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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DA56 CLO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DA56 CLO, 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 DA56 CLO registered?

DA56 CLO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is DA56 CLO safe to buy?

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