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MW56 DDL

2006 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

43,288 mi
Last recorded43,288 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 DDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2016 43,288 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking under radiator (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,431 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 40,431 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 39,872 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 39,872 miles

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

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

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

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

brake discs on limits of wear

Fail 12 Dec 2013 39,462 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 39,462 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,400 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 35,866 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 35,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,534 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 23,416 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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MW56 DDL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MW56 DDL, 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 MW56 DDL registered?

MW56 DDL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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