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FD56 DFY

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,319 mi
Last recorded26,319 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 DFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 26,319 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 25,485 miles

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

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

Uneven wear - o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,390 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 24,374 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 22,849 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre - uneven wear.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 21,012 miles

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

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

Water inside o/s headlamp.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 21,006 miles

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

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

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

Water inside o/s headlamp.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 19,164 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,304 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 17,296 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,671 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2010 14,289 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 14,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 13,535 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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FD56 DFY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD56 DFY, 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 FD56 DFY registered?

FD56 DFY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 December 2006.

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