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DG56 EXP

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,749 mi
Last recorded38,749 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 EXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 38,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

f/o/s lower ball joint rubber slightly split

Fail 19 Oct 2018 38,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill,sill backer and wheel arch front area[marked with tyre chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

f/o/s lower ball joint rubber slightly split

both front brake hoses routed incorrectly

Pass 14 Oct 2017 33,829 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill first skin (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 27,684 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

small oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2016 27,684 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

small oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 21,800 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 21,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 21,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 21,495 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 18,765 miles

1/both rear tyre sidewall's perishing.

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 18,765 miles

1/both rear tyre sidewall's perishing.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 16,147 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 13,151 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 10,301 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 8,099 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 EXP is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

DG56 EXP is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is DG56 EXP safe to buy?

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