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CE56 ELV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,526 mi
Last recorded59,526 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 ELV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,526 miles

front floors corrosion

offside rear inner wheel arch corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2019 58,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front floors corrosion

offside rear inner wheel arch corrosion

Pass 2 May 2018 49,315 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 49,267 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail body excessively corroded (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,366 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 45,363 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,941 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 33,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 17,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

REAR TYRES PERISHING.

VEHICLE CORRODING.

Fail 6 Sep 2014 17,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

REAR TYRES PERISHING.

VEHICLE CORRODING.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 7,880 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 7,423 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 7,026 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 5,170 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 3,427 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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CE56 ELV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE56 ELV, 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 CE56 ELV registered?

CE56 ELV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is CE56 ELV safe to buy?

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