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DV56 LVD

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,991 mi
Last recorded53,991 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2019 53,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn LIFTING when steering moved side to side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END/INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END/INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake ddiscs corroded at the time of Mot. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake readings are on 18%,minimum for the mot is 16%.

rear tyres perishing.

Pass 10 Feb 2018 50,875 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 48,413 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,173 miles

corrosion to outer sills, rear underside sills and n/s/f floor

Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,313 miles

corrosion to- rear outer sills, rear underside sills, n/s/f floor and front chassis/inner wheel arches

Pass 28 Jan 2014 42,163 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,143 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,097 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 31,063 miles

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

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

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

p/a/s/pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,687 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s head light beam on edge of break of point

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Feb 2009 23,322 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 23,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 LVD is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV56 LVD, 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 LVD is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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