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DY56 ECJ

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,558 mi
Last recorded85,558 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ECJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 85,558 miles

Nearside Indicator side repeater lamp lens missing

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,707 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 71,707 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/f brake hose badly damaged/chaffed

o/s/f inner brake pad appears very thin

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 47,817 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 40,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 37,927 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,992 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,081 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 18,255 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished & cracking

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 ECJ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ECJ, 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 ECJ registered?

DY56 ECJ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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