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DY56 KVU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,106 mi
Last recorded72,106 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 KVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 71,929 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 66,941 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,750 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,756 miles

nearside front suspension creaking-no apparent wear in components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 56,752 miles

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

nearside front suspension creaking-no apparent wear in components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,362 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,656 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,439 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 31,432 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 27,420 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,420 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,176 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 KVU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KVU, 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

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What year was DY56 KVU registered?

DY56 KVU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is DY56 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 KVU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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