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DV56 CEF

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

112,940 mi
Last recorded112,940 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 CEF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 112,940 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 112,940 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 107,399 miles

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear tyre near limit and has nail in it

Fail 14 Jul 2017 107,394 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear tyre near limit and has nail in it

Pass 18 Jul 2016 95,846 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 95,846 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,855 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 80,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,235 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,999 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 64,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,124 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 60,124 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 60,120 miles

o/s boot floor damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2011 60,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

o/s/f brake hose routed wrong not fouling

o/s/r boot floor damage

Pass 14 Oct 2010 44,583 miles

dampness of oil present to o/s steering rack rubber belows

evidence of o/s/f brake hose fouling road wheel

inadequate securing devise fitted to n/s drive shaft inner cv boot(grease leaking pass boot).

o/s/r boot floor and chassis have accident damage

Fail 14 Oct 2010 44,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

dampness of oil present to o/s steering rack rubber belows

evidence of o/s/f brake hose fouling road wheel

inadequate securing devise fitted to n/s drive shaft inner cv boot(grease leaking pass boot).

o/s/r boot floor and chassis have accident damage

Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,145 miles

advise damage too osr bootfloor

Fail 15 Oct 2009 27,141 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise damage too osr bootfloor

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 CEF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CEF, 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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What year was DV56 CEF registered?

DV56 CEF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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