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EX56 DLN

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,427 mi
Last recorded57,427 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 DLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 57,427 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 45,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Oct 2020 45,148 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 40,894 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 40,893 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 37,700 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 37,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 36,302 miles

Nearside Front chassis in wheel arch area; starting to corrode behind liner

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,914 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal at pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 32,843 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 31,524 miles

N/S/F in engine bay; metal brake appears to have fluid on it at joint; possible spilledge? does not appear to be leaking.

N/S/R Tyre; Heavilly perrished; could be close to cords; Advise Attention

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 31,524 miles

N/S/F in engine bay; metal brake appears to have fluid on it at joint; possible spilledge? does not appear to be leaking.

N/S/R Tyre; Heavilly perrished; could be close to cords; Advise Attention

Pass 29 Oct 2013 29,868 miles

O/S/R Tyre heavilly perrished

Fail 24 Oct 2012 28,174 miles

O/S/R tyre slightly perrished

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,174 miles

O/S/R tyre slightly perrished

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 25,607 miles

Possible seepage at N/S Bulkhead area to Brake pipe joint closer inspection advised

Pass 27 Oct 2010 23,258 miles

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)

brake fluid spliilarge/slight leak from clutch fluid resorvoir pipe

Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,953 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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EX56 DLN is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX56 DLN, 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 EX56 DLN registered?

EX56 DLN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is EX56 DLN safe to buy?

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