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DE56 FZW

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,709 mi
Last recorded57,709 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 FZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2023 57,709 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission around reverse switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (marked yellow) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (marked yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (marked yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (marked yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 55,251 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 55,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2021 53,573 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 53,573 miles

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 52,002 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 52,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 49,336 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 49,301 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 44,472 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2018 44,472 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 42,530 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 42,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 36,431 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 30,774 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 30,774 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 25,713 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 25,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 24,123 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 20,766 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 17,250 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 17,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 13,718 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 9,749 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DE56 FZW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DE56 FZW, 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 DE56 FZW registered?

DE56 FZW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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