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DN56 EFW

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,147 mi
Last recorded29,147 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 EFW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2018 29,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH AND SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH AND SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 20,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 20,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 13,736 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 7,931 miles

N/S/F lower arm rear bush has de-bonded.

Wipers smear.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 7,931 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/F lower arm rear bush has de-bonded.

Wipers smear.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 39,433 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 39,433 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 31,801 miles

Both front suspension top struts, bearings are noisey when turned lock to lock, nearing the limit

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

The n/s front tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall

The windscreen is damaged to the centre of the screen

Pass 20 Dec 2011 26,721 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 20,968 miles

front brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 14,432 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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DN56 EFW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN56 EFW, 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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DN56 EFW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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