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DG56 EXD

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,295 mi
Last recorded40,295 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 EXD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2021 40,295 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength holed by mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm scrubbed edge 3/4 arear of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing inner sill sub frame mount corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2020 38,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill corroded but not excessively (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2020 38,144 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill ( marked with chalk ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill corroded but not excessively (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 35,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Bald inner edge almost to cords - Badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 30,938 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2017 26,023 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 22,004 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 22,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 18,082 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 15,427 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres side walls and tread cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2014 15,427 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres side walls and tread cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2013 14,317 miles

o/s/f wheel damaged on inner egde

Fail 19 Aug 2013 14,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/f wheel damaged on inner egde

Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,472 miles

nearside and offside front tyre walls cracking but not down to cords

Pass 30 Aug 2011 12,539 miles

both rear tyres side walls and tread cracked

near side front tyre side wall and tread cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,405 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 11,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 9,781 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 EXD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG56 EXD, 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 EXD registered?

DG56 EXD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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