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DV56 BWO

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

79,806 mi
Last recorded79,806 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 BWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2021 79,806 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor holed nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated been rubbing the leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 77,823 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (rear quarters). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated been rubbing the leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 73,087 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 73,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 67,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 67,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area x2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sil (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,354 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 65,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 58,115 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Nov 2015 58,115 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Oct 2014 50,006 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 50,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,189 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED SLIGHTLY

Pass 19 Oct 2012 32,525 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 21,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre slight cut inside wall

n/s o/s rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Oct 2011 21,584 miles

n/s front tyre slight cut inside wall

n/s o/s rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2010 18,449 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 30 Sep 2009 15,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,569 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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DV56 BWO 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 55%.

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 DV56 BWO, 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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DV56 BWO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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