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DX56 RHV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,748 mi
Last recorded77,748 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 RHV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 77,748 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 77,740 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 77,756 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Felix pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer seal (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 70,895 miles

Engine has major oil leak.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 70,894 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine has major oil leak.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 65,704 miles

n/s front brake hose lightly chafed

n/s front inner wing/flitch corroded

o/s n/s floor to sills & rear inner sills

o/s n/s front & rear chassis corroded

o/s n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 65,636 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy seperating (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner arch near fuel neck (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s front brake hose lightly chafed

n/s front inner wing/flitch corroded

o/s n/s floor to sills & rear inner sills

o/s n/s front & rear chassis corroded

o/s n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,389 miles

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

n/s front brake hose lightly chafed

n/s front inner wing/flitch corroded

o/s n/s front floors corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2016 59,389 miles

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

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

n/s front brake hose lightly chafed

n/s front inner wing/flitch corroded

o/s n/s front floors corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 51,632 miles

n/s front brake hose slightly chafed

n/s front lower ball joint cover split

o/s front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 27 Oct 2015 51,451 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front brake hose slightly chafed

n/s front lower ball joint cover split

o/s front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,691 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,476 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 37,166 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,560 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 31,560 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,480 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 16,832 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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DX56 RHV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DX56 RHV, 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 DX56 RHV registered?

DX56 RHV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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