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DG56 KZM

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,735 mi
Last recorded73,735 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,735 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 73,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 73,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm mount. inner wheel arch., (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S Outer sill corroded.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S & N/S Centre chassis corroded.

O/S & N/S/R chassis corroded.

O/S/F Floor corroded.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,222 miles

offside front chassis corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

offside/nearside rear inner sills corroded

slight play in nearside rear top strut bush

Fail 9 Sep 2015 67,222 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front chassis corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

offside/nearside rear inner sills corroded

slight play in nearside rear top strut bush

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,782 miles

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 front chassis corroded

offside/nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside/nearside rear top strut bush slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,317 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,342 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)

offside/nearside rear inner sills corroding

offside/nearside rear top strut bushes slight play

Fail 11 Sep 2012 46,342 miles

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

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

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)

offside/nearside rear inner sills corroding

offside/nearside rear top strut bushes slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,282 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush coming away from bonding

offside/nearside front brake discs slightly worn

offside/nearside rear top strut bushes slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear top strut bush has slight play

offside/nearside front brake discs slightly worn

offside/nearside front wishbone rear bush coming away from bonding

Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,669 miles

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

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

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 KZM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KZM, 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 KZM registered?

DG56 KZM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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