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CE56 PXX

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,441 mi
Last recorded61,441 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 PXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2019 61,441 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Floor excessively deteriorated both sides (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired o/s/f pillar corroded and holed and around fuel neck excessively corroded and weakened (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering box section (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 57,086 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))

corrosion around petrol cap

corrosion to components and structure

corrosion to inner wheel arches

underside under sealed

Fail 6 Sep 2018 57,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

corrosion around petrol cap

corrosion to components and structure

corrosion to inner wheel arches

underside under sealed

Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,158 miles

corrosion around fuel cap

corrosion to front sub frame mount points

corrosion to inner wheel arches

corrosion to underside components and structure

Fail 4 Sep 2017 51,158 miles

Offside 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) DANGEROUS

corrosion around fuel cap

corrosion to front sub frame mount points

corrosion to inner wheel arches

corrosion to underside components and structure

Pass 8 Sep 2016 46,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to vehicle structure andcomponents

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2016 46,744 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear most (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to vehicle structure andcomponents

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

front tyres worn unen

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2015 42,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

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

air freshner removed

corrosion starting around petrol flap area

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Sep 2015 42,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air freshner removed

corrosion starting around petrol flap area

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,209 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 38,209 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,038 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 28,470 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,724 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 22,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter loose

Pass 14 Aug 2010 16,955 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,269 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)

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 PXX is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PXX, 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 PXX registered?

CE56 PXX is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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