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MD55 DSY

2006 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,453 mi
Last recorded65,453 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 DSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,453 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 65,449 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 61,849 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 61,849 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,279 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 57,616 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 57,616 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 54,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,963 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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,110 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 51,110 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 47,211 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 47,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

strong smell of worn clutch from gearbox area

Pass 5 Feb 2011 41,776 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,908 miles

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

Offside rear number plate lamp housing broken

Offside rear tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,256 miles

Spare tyre defective

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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MD55 DSY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MD55 DSY, 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 MD55 DSY registered?

MD55 DSY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is MD55 DSY safe to buy?

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