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DN55 WPA

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,909 mi
Last recorded92,909 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 WPA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 92,909 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 92,906 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Dangerous do not drive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 87,078 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 87,073 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 83,442 miles

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bulk head corroded around pedal linkage

front pads getting low discs corroded

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 18 Feb 2019 77,862 miles

fuel cap surround panel corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low

slight play in nearside lower ball joint

Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,990 miles

Outer sills corroded

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,594 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,749 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 54,435 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,587 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 45,047 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 41,946 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 35,300 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres split/cracked on sidewalls slightly, advise replace

Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,352 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 27,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 20,216 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,216 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DN55 WPA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN55 WPA, 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 DN55 WPA registered?

DN55 WPA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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