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DG56 WYJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

62,496 mi
Last recorded62,496 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2019 62,496 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing/fuel flap area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded power steering pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Coolant expansion bottle empty

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 58,171 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,784 miles

Front both tyres perishing, cracks on shoulders

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front play detected in shock absorber top mount, weight off

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Rear play detected in top mounts, weight off, both sides

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

squeaking noise from upper steering assembly during lock to lock

Fail 22 Mar 2017 50,784 miles

Front both tyres perishing, cracks on shoulders

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front play detected in shock absorber top mount, weight off

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Rear play detected in top mounts, weight off, both sides

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

squeaking noise from upper steering assembly during lock to lock

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,510 miles

noise from steering

o/s/r number plate light unit loose

Fail 22 Mar 2016 49,510 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s/r (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

noise from steering

o/s/r number plate light unit loose

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,431 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 47,388 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,096 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 42,096 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,297 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 35,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,572 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,046 miles

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)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 15,441 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges now fitted to rear,

Pass 9 Sep 2009 15,441 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges now fitted to rear,

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 WYJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WYJ, 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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DG56 WYJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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