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DN55 WPY

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,986 mi
Last recorded45,986 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 WPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 45,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail and inner arch area around subframe and suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill lip, inner sill and chassis rail - close to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner wheel arch around filler neck (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail and inner arch area around subframe and suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill lip, inner sill and chassis rail - close to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe and suspension components corroded

Vehicle underside undersealed/corroded in most areas

Fail 25 Jan 2022 45,975 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Upper wheel arch around fuel filler cap heavily corroded close to belt and suspension mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central Main heat shield loose, resting on exhaust

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail and inner arch around subframe and suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill lip including inner sill next to axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail and inner arch around subframe and suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill lip including inner sill next to axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Tyre obviously under inflated Spare soft (5.2.3 (l))

Underside of body undersealed/showing corrosion in several areas

Pass 5 Feb 2021 43,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 43,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Hitting inner edge or wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Sitting very close to inner wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 40,137 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 36,215 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 36,136 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 33,172 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 33,172 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 30,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 30,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 26,593 miles

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

rear exhaust has broken bracket system adequately supported requires attention

Pass 9 Jan 2015 24,080 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 21,592 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 18,668 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 15,885 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 13,556 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 11,341 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 8,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 8,639 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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DN55 WPY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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