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DA56 DGX

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,542 mi
Last recorded64,542 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 DGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 64,542 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

steel brake pipes starting to corrode

underside & chassis corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 63,905 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 63,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,888 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 62,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,125 miles

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

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

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear & o/s/f tyres perishing

engine coolant level very low

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 62,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear & o/s/f tyres perishing

engine coolant level very low

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 60,803 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 60,803 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing both lower wishbone bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bed bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing both wishbone bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bed bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 57,341 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 51,431 miles

Nearside front bottom suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge.

Fail 27 May 2014 51,431 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front bottom suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge.

Offside rear side lamp slightly dull.

Recommend tracking check/adjustment.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,526 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,901 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,256 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 30,359 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 27,463 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 DGX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DGX, 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 DGX registered?

DA56 DGX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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