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DK56 PBU

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

45,083 mi
Last recorded45,083 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 PBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 45,083 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 45,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 39,177 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 39,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 35,479 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 30,627 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 30,624 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 26,665 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 26,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,144 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 19,542 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 19,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 19,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 14,910 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front, nearside rear and offside front tyres have cracks in sidewalls and should be replaced in the near future

Pass 19 Jul 2013 14,910 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front, nearside rear and offside front tyres have cracks in sidewalls and should be replaced in the near future

Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,576 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,758 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 12,994 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 10,822 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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DK56 PBU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DK56 PBU, 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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DK56 PBU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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