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DY56 EAF

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,236 mi
Last recorded87,236 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 EAF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 87,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 76,427 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 76,427 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 74,078 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 74,029 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine has slight leak of oil

Pass 5 Dec 2017 68,270 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 68,270 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,798 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s+o/s (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 67,798 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended n/s+o/s axel beam (2.4.F.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s+o/s (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,266 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 63,257 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s & o/s sills front & rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,394 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 58,385 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,994 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 46,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,670 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,967 miles

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inside tread

Fail 30 Aug 2011 37,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inside tread

Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,224 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,168 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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DY56 EAF is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EAF, 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 EAF registered?

DY56 EAF is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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