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DV56 CJU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,692 mi
Last recorded55,692 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 55,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing(behind fuel filler) (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front n/s/f outer sill corroded not within prescribed area.

Nearside Front o/s/f outer sill corroded not within prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Outer wing corroded not within prescribed area.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,337 miles

corrosion developing on body round feul filler cap

Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,897 miles

nearside rear has movement in top shox mount

nearside rear under body/floor damage

offside rear has movement in top shox mount

various under body corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2015 39,891 miles

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

nearside rear has movement in top shox mount

nearside rear under body/floor damage

offside rear has movement in top shox mount

various under body corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,040 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 34,908 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 34,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,547 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust pipe [corroded]front to rear

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre [cracks] outer side wall

Pass 29 Apr 2011 29,609 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroced

both front tyres feathering on edges

both rear tyres cracking on tread wall

Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,636 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 21,619 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 12,804 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 CJU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red 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 DV56 CJU, 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 CJU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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