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DY56 TCV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

44,464 mi
Last recorded44,464 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 44,464 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 44,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 44,283 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 44,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 44,111 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 43,940 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 42,310 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 42,309 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 41,188 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 41,014 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 41,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 40,730 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 40,730 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 40,494 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 40,141 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 40,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 39,991 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 39,082 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 37,231 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,291 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 32,959 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front wipers slightly smearing and running low on washer fluid.

passenger side mirror glass missing.

spare tyre missing.

Fail 28 Nov 2009 32,942 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front wipers slightly smearing and running low on washer fluid.

passenger side mirror glass missing.

spare tyre missing.

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 TCV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

DY56 TCV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is DY56 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 TCV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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