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FP56 DHM

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,139 mi
Last recorded63,139 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 DHM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 58,088 miles

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

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

sills slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 54,223 miles

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

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

exhaust back box mounting hangers broken off

Fail 1 May 2018 54,223 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle rubbing on nearside front drive shaft (2.3.2)

exhaust back box mounting hangers broken off

Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,253 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 48,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 43,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 31,729 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,061 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust hangers corroded

handbrake cable corroded

very slight play in both rear upper top mount

Fail 25 Feb 2014 29,971 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

STRONG ADVISE O/S/F INNER BRAKE PAD HAS SLIGHT FLUID FROM THE SHOCKER LEAKING

exhaust hangers corroded

handbrake cable corroded

very slight play in both rear upper top mount

Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,710 miles

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

exhaust rusty

fuel filter corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 28,706 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,717 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 20,989 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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FP56 DHM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FP56 DHM, 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 FP56 DHM registered?

FP56 DHM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is FP56 DHM safe to buy?

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