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CE56 VEK

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,837 mi
Last recorded47,837 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VEK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 47,837 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all rear seats and seat belts removed prior to test

Fail 14 Oct 2022 47,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all rear seats and seat belts removed prior to test

Pass 8 Oct 2021 38,374 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 38,374 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 33,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AROUND FUEL FILLER (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive DOORSTEP TO SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM INNER BUSHES SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS BEHIND FRONT WHEELS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 33,025 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction STICKER (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG NEAR CROSSMEMBER MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH OUTER STOPLIGHTS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AROUND FUEL FILLER (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive DOORSTEP TO SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM INNER BUSHES SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS BEHIND FRONT WHEELS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 27,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight rust on underside

Fail 20 Aug 2019 27,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight rust on underside

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 26,421 miles

slight corrosion on undeside

Fail 21 Aug 2018 26,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight corrosion on undeside

Pass 22 Aug 2017 24,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight cracking in offside and nearside rear tyre side walls

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 22,349 miles

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

cracking to rear tyre treads

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2016 22,349 miles

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

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

cracking to rear tyre treads

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 9 Sep 2014 17,340 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 17,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,599 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 12,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 10,395 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 7,912 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 7,868 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 5,782 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 VEK is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VEK, 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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CE56 VEK is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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