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DY56 TSZ

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,402 mi
Last recorded69,402 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 TSZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2018 69,402 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/r lamp cracked

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,510 miles

Front and rear suspension springs have various corroded sections.

Fuel filter corroded.

Offside front wheel rim buckled.

Various corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 2 Mar 2017 56,510 miles

Front and rear suspension springs have various corroded sections.

Fuel filter corroded.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside front wheel rim buckled.

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Various corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,232 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 7 Mar 2015 49,673 miles

Front tyres worn, wearing on edges/signs of cracking.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,020 miles

Front tyres worn, wearing on inner edges.

Rear registration plate slight insecure.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 48,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front tyres worn, wearing on inner edges.

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

Rear registration plate slight insecure.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,319 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusting starting to corrode.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 45,319 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusting starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,413 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,069 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 36,069 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,916 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 22,496 miles

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

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 TSZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TSZ, 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 TSZ registered?

DY56 TSZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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