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MA56 DYM

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,937 mi
Last recorded81,937 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 DYM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2019 81,937 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor and sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both sides axel bush's (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Drivers seat will not tilt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Cracking within tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 74,140 miles

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

Offside Front seat will not tilt

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear both rear tyre tred cracking

Rear sills corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2018 74,134 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front seat will not tilt

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear both rear tyre tred cracking

Rear sills corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,917 miles

corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,234 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 62,234 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,287 miles

very slight sideways movement in brake pedal

Fail 8 Sep 2015 56,287 miles

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

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

very slight sideways movement in brake pedal

Pass 13 Sep 2014 52,952 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 45,696 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 45,696 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,012 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 39,004 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 32,585 miles

tracking out child seat fitted in rear

Pass 4 Sep 2010 25,772 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 19,162 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 19,162 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 DYM is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DYM, 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 DYM is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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