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DY56 UWM

2006 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,088 mi
Last recorded87,088 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 UWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2016 87,088 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured sill area neer to rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

boot floor / rear pannel damaged

Pass 26 May 2015 69,858 miles

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

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

front cross member has a non continues welds joining it to the body

movement in nearside rear shock top

there is c.v grease around the nearside front inner driveshaft but no obvious signs of splits

there is small areas of corrsion to the under side of the vehical but not causing any structal damage

Fail 26 May 2015 69,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front cross member has a non continues welds joining it to the body

movement in nearside rear shock top

there is c.v grease around the nearside front inner driveshaft but no obvious signs of splits

there is small areas of corrsion to the under side of the vehical but not causing any structal damage

Pass 28 May 2014 58,516 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,171 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 45,383 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 45,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 34,040 miles

Slight corrosion on front brake discs.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 24,325 miles

Clutch pipe leaking brake fluid.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight corrosion on brake discs.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 24,325 miles

Clutch pipe leaking brake fluid.

Slight corrosion on brake discs.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 14,344 miles

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

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 UWM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UWM, 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 UWM registered?

DY56 UWM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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