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CE56 OBO

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,606 mi
Last recorded70,606 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 OBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 70,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 60,298 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 60,109 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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 Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 47,488 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 35,706 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms bush perished but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle/swing arm assembly surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2021 25,407 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s suspension arms. inner bushes deteriorated but no movement. Both lower arms have surface corrosion also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle/swinging arm assembley has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2019 25,361 miles

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

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

under side corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2017 25,160 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 25,158 miles

Front coil spring broken o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 24,851 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 24,475 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,475 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 23,946 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 23,350 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,736 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,879 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 21,035 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 19,620 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 OBO is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

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

Is CE56 OBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 OBO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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