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DU56 BSY

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,681 mi
Last recorded43,681 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 BSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 43,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 36,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in tyre both rear tyres ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 30,755 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 29,355 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 27,302 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,037 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 24,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 21,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 18,195 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s mirror damaged view not affected

Fail 14 Sep 2011 18,195 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s mirror damaged view not affected

Pass 14 Sep 2010 14,892 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 14,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,188 miles

nearside front track control arm rearward bush bonding is starting to fail this is as yet not excessive

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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DU56 BSY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DU56 BSY, 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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DU56 BSY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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