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DV56 YPM

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,581 mi
Last recorded55,581 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2019 55,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction warning light illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted road wheel inner & outer rim edges damaged & distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch & sill end sections excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn suspension anti-roll bar link lower ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch & sill end sections excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside brake disc inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion of vehicle underside & suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension anti-roll bar link upper ball joint cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure lamp insecure & incomplete,cover missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering oil pipes corroded adjacent to nearside front inner wing (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,212 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Raer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 51,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Raer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 49,927 miles

A degreee of corrosion on uner body, but not considered excessive at present

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 49,927 miles

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

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

A degreee of corrosion on uner body, but not considered excessive at present

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 47,984 miles

A degree of corrosion in both sills

Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,166 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 45,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,145 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 43,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Left hand wiper starting to split

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 39,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to bodywork

Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,088 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls, but cords not visable

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

Right hand front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 33,214 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 7 Oct 2011 33,214 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,014 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,316 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 YPM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YPM, 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 YPM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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