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DG56 DMU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,634 mi
Last recorded73,634 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 DMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2020 73,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced hole in floor (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,976 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 68,957 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 62,497 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 62,497 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 56,519 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 56,519 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,620 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 49,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 43,624 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2015 43,624 miles

off side front tyre cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2014 38,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

off side front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2014 38,705 miles

off side front and rear tyres cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2013 34,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 34,500 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 30,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side and off side tyre walls cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2012 30,131 miles

near side and off side tyre walls cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2011 25,562 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 21,000 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 21,000 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 19,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,724 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 DMU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DG56 DMU, 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 DG56 DMU registered?

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

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