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CE56 TXB

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,709 mi
Last recorded112,709 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 TXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 112,709 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 107,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 98,266 miles

front wiishbone bushes slightly deterated

Fail 7 Sep 2015 98,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front wiishbone bushes slightly deterated

Pass 16 Sep 2014 91,139 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 91,139 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 85,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

slight wear lower steering u/j

Fail 4 Sep 2013 85,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

slight wear lower steering u/j

Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,122 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2012 80,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2011 75,182 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 63,668 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,601 miles

front number plate cracked

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 TXB is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TXB, 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 TXB registered?

CE56 TXB is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is CE56 TXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 TXB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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