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DK56 ULV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,059 mi
Last recorded98,059 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 ULV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 98,059 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Clean and wax oil brake pipes

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 98,054 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Clean and wax oil brake pipes

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 98,038 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Clean and wax oil brake pipes

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,566 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front damage to bumper

Fail 6 Feb 2018 84,566 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front damage to bumper

Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,555 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 62,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,176 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 55,715 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 55,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 47,516 miles

n/s front tyre (inner & outer edges wearing) Not Urgent.Also o/s front tyre (inner edge wearing)Not Urgent.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,890 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,727 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 33,727 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 25,370 miles

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

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

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 ULV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ULV, 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 DK56 ULV registered?

DK56 ULV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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