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ND56 DWO

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,890 mi
Last recorded72,890 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND56 DWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 72,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 67,276 miles

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

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

floor slightly corroded

vehicle sills slightly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2019 67,272 miles

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,327 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 58,327 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 51,652 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 49,997 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 49,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 45,504 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 45,504 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,865 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 41,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,325 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 37,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 32,315 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,487 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 24,485 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake disc worn and pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2010 18,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 13,824 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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ND56 DWO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ND56 DWO, 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 ND56 DWO registered?

ND56 DWO is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is ND56 DWO safe to buy?

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