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DY56 DVU

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

40,753 mi
Last recorded40,753 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 DVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 40,753 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 29 May 2024 30,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside body damage

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both ns os inner sills corroded near axle bushes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle bushes perished ns os

knock at front unable to detect fault

power steering pipes corroded

reverse lamp inop

Fail 28 May 2024 30,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked deep to ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked deep to ply 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside body damage

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both ns os inner sills corroded near axle bushes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle bushes perished ns os

knock at front unable to detect fault

power steering pipes corroded

reverse lamp inop

Pass 14 Jun 2023 24,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 21,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive localised corrosion on outer lower skin at rear end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 21,093 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 20,822 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 20,133 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 19,445 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 18,642 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,806 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,138 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,301 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 15,415 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 14,518 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,304 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,202 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 8,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

evidence that nearside rear tyre has been run flat on inner sidewall

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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DY56 DVU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DY56 DVU, 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 DY56 DVU registered?

DY56 DVU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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