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MD55 DVL

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

31,829 mi
Last recorded31,829 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 DVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2024 31,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan close to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Nearside locked before Offside started to register (1.2.1 (d))

Both wipers not fitted correctly

Heavy corrosion to both rear sills behind trailing arm mounts

general corrosion to underbody are and suspension components

Pass 23 Nov 2022 31,816 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 31,814 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 31,813 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 31,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 37,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 31,800 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ***outer sill excessively corroded/holed*** (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake servo inoperative ***brake pedal not dipping when doing brake servo check*** (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,606 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,847 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 28,846 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished/cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 26,868 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 26,868 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 24,401 miles

damage to nearside door rear edge and nearside rear wing recorded

Fail 8 Jan 2013 24,401 miles

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

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

damage to nearside door rear edge and nearside rear wing recorded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 18,034 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 14,920 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 11,946 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 11,946 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 9,960 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked but not effecting view

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 DVL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DVL, 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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MD55 DVL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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