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FD56 DHO

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,779 mi
Last recorded52,779 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 DHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 52,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 51,855 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Top mount has slight play.

Oil leak, but not excessive serious leak down the back of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 51,855 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Where the chassis bolts to the front half subframe. yellow chalked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Top mount has slight play.

Oil leak, but not excessive serious leak down the back of the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 48,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wishbone support mounting. (2.4.A.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 40,962 miles

reverse light not working.

Fail 10 Nov 2016 40,962 miles

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

reverse light not working.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 39,189 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 36,708 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 36,707 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre splitting on edge

Pass 5 Dec 2013 32,333 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 26,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 26,972 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 22,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 22,753 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 15,664 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 10,074 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 DHO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD56 DHO, 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 DHO registered?

FD56 DHO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is FD56 DHO safe to buy?

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