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MA56 DTN

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,483 mi
Last recorded94,483 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 DTN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2020 94,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,621 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various underside corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Spare wheel carrier corroded.

Fail 11 Sep 2019 90,621 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various underside corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Spare wheel carrier corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 82,602 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r boot floor cordded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 81,940 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 81,940 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 79,632 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 79,632 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,907 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 78,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,061 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,771 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,567 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 28 Sep 2010 54,567 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 54,567 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 44,900 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,900 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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MA56 DTN 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 61.1%.

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 MA56 DTN, 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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MA56 DTN is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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