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DY56 NZV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,054 mi
Last recorded101,054 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 NZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 101,054 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

front to central exhaust sections join/flanges corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 97,851 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 96,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2017 96,879 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 96,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 96,015 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 84,469 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 84,469 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 73,223 miles

Both rear tyres cracked.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre cracked.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,493 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Nov 2012 69,489 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,728 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,982 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 49,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,001 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 NZV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NZV, 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 NZV registered?

DY56 NZV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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