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DG56 VFA

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,790 mi
Last recorded78,790 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 VFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 78,790 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 78,790 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 75,914 miles

Central Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 73,030 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 73,030 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,368 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 69,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 66,346 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked

o/s and n/s/front lower suspension arm mount bushes becoming worn

rear wiper blade insecure and badly worn

Fail 18 Mar 2015 66,320 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

drivers door mirror glass cracked

o/s and n/s/front lower suspension arm mount bushes becoming worn

rear wiper blade insecure and badly worn

Fail 11 Apr 2014 62,835 miles

damage too o/s/f chassis leg

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 62,835 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

damage too o/s/f chassis leg

Fail 15 Apr 2013 59,010 miles

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

nail in o/s/rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,010 miles

nail in o/s/rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,898 miles

n/s/front tyre becoming worn and slightly out of shape

n/s/front wheel rim slightly damaged on inner

nail in o/s/rear tyre

spare tyre flat

Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/front tyre becoming worn and slightly out of shape

n/s/front wheel rim slightly damaged on inner

nail in o/s/rear tyre

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Oct 2010 34,624 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 34,624 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 14,088 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 VFA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

DG56 VFA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is DG56 VFA safe to buy?

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