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DV56 YBC

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,519 mi
Last recorded81,519 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 YBC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 81,519 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion on floor

Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,646 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 70,001 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 63,561 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 63,561 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 57,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres unevenly worn

fuel filter corroded

slight corrosion to both sills and front chassis

Fail 11 Oct 2014 56,976 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres unevenly worn

fuel filter corroded

security of bumper on offside front

slight corrosion to both sills and front chassis

Pass 17 Oct 2013 50,770 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 50,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,138 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,277 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Both front tyres wearing edges.

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

Brake warning light on dash flickers occasionally

Exhaust system corroded in places.

Fuel filter corroding.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Repair work carried out on nearside outer sill (Possible part body filler)

Fail 2 Oct 2011 34,277 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front brake discs worn.

Both front tyres wearing edges.

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

Brake warning light on dash flickers occasionally

Exhaust system corroded in places.

Fuel filter corroding.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Repair work carried out on nearside outer sill (Possible part body filler)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,944 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 12,107 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 YBC is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YBC, 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 YBC is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 2006.

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