CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY56 DXX

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,280 mi
Last recorded67,280 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 DXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,280 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 67,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,312 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering system lightly rubbing rack breather fouling roll bar (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 59,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering system lightly rubbing rack breather fouling roll bar (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,758 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 50,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,596 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s rear tyre perished / slight cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,063 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated / slight cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2013 45,058 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated / slight cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,767 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pipes greased

n/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated / perished

o/s rear tyre wearing close to markers

Fail 20 Sep 2012 39,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pipes greased

n/s rear tyre slightly deteriorated / perished

o/s rear tyre wearing close to markers

Fail 5 Sep 2012 39,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pipes greased

tyres slightly perished etc

Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,965 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,497 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,823 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY56 DXX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY56 DXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY56 DXX?

You can check the full history of DY56 DXX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY56 DXX registered?

DY56 DXX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is DY56 DXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 DXX shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY56 DXX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY56 DXX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.