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DG56 BKX

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,566 mi
Last recorded89,566 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 BKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2023 89,566 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 85,603 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 81,655 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 77,769 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,799 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 71,697 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,763 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY

Fail 11 Apr 2018 66,717 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,603 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2017 62,603 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,620 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn inner

Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,510 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,004 miles

front brake dics worn on inner face

Pass 30 Mar 2013 31,280 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to seperate

Both rear tyres perishing

Front brake discs worn on inner disc faces/corroded/pitting

N/s/f tyre low on tread & perishing

O/s/f tyre feathering on inner shoulder & perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2012 24,374 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 11,581 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 7,613 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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DG56 BKX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG56 BKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG56 BKX registered?

DG56 BKX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is DG56 BKX safe to buy?

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