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DU56 BWJ

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,837 mi
Last recorded21,837 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 BWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 21,837 miles

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

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

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

engine drive belt deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2025 21,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine drive belt deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2024 20,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 18,526 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 18,526 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 16,520 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 16,520 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 15,780 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 15,015 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 15,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 14,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres have slight surface cracks

both rear strut tops have slight play

n/s/r brake pipe union slightly corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 14,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres have slight surface cracks

both rear strut tops have slight play

n/s/r brake pipe union slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 14,347 miles

suspension components are rusty

Steering sounds rough when turning the wheel

both front tyres are cracked and perished

both rear sills are starting to corrode

both rear tyres are cracked and perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2017 14,341 miles

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

Steering sounds rough when turning the wheel

both front tyres are cracked and perished

both rear sills are starting to corrode

both rear tyres are cracked and perishing

suspension components are rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2016 13,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake unions are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 10,850 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 9,155 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 7,554 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 6,185 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Sep 2011 5,061 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 3,991 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 3,137 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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DU56 BWJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DU56 BWJ, 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 BWJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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