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DY56 EEW

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,197 mi
Last recorded88,197 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 EEW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 88,197 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,986 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 77,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 67,091 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 67,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

slight blow on exhaust

slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,013 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,006 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,149 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,457 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 EEW is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EEW, 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 EEW registered?

DY56 EEW is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is DY56 EEW safe to buy?

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