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DE56 KZC

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,436 mi
Last recorded61,436 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 61,436 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 61,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 53,771 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

exhaust heat shield insecure

spare wheel loose

Pass 12 Dec 2017 48,503 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 43,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush is perished (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 43,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) cords visable (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush is perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 36,542 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 36,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 32,015 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 32,014 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 27,659 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 23,395 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 23,395 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 19,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 16,273 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 11,180 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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DE56 KZC 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 68.8%.

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 KZC, 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 KZC registered?

DE56 KZC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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