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DY56 TKA

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,057 mi
Last recorded44,057 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 44,057 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 44,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 40,294 miles

os and ns front suspension arm bushes split

Pass 17 Oct 2014 36,575 miles

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

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

o/s/f sill holed

Fail 17 Oct 2014 36,575 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front discs worn and lipped

front inner pads look low

fuel filter corroded

o/s/f sill holed

Pass 19 Oct 2013 32,021 miles

front discs worn and lipped

Fail 19 Oct 2013 32,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 29 Oct 2012 29,323 miles

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

fuel filter corroding

nearside front shocker top creaking

offside front shocker top creaking

Fail 29 Oct 2012 29,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filter corroding

near side rear tyre cracking and showing 2mm of chords

nearside front shocker top creaking

offside front shocker top creaking

offside rear tyre cracking and showing 2mm of chords

Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking badly in tread and on sidewall

Fail 31 Oct 2011 24,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking badly in tread and on sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2010 13,384 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 12,533 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 TKA is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TKA, 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 TKA registered?

DY56 TKA is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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