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DY56 NWS

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,327 mi
Last recorded61,327 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 61,327 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 56,932 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 56,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 53,032 miles

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

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush splitting

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Fail 29 Oct 2022 53,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2022 53,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2021 45,714 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush perished

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play

Offside Front lower arm rear bush splitting

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,772 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 13 Oct 2020 35,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2019 30,428 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

inner sills undr silled

pas pipes corroding

rear inner sills corroding

under side muddy

Pass 13 Oct 2018 30,208 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 30,071 miles

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

underside of car muddy

Pass 15 Oct 2016 29,670 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 29,297 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 28,740 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,740 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,238 miles

Nearside rear outer tyre wall perished

Offside rear outer tyre wall perished

Pass 23 Oct 2012 27,804 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2011 27,367 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,711 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,939 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 25,939 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front under shield broken and loose

n/s/r lamp cracked

something inside n/s/r tyre

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 NWS is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

DY56 NWS is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is DY56 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 NWS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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