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CE56 VEU

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,590 mi
Last recorded66,590 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2018 66,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 63,215 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2017 63,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,763 miles

BOTH SILLS RUSTY

Fail 11 Apr 2016 60,763 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

BOTH SILLS RUSTY

Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,629 miles

exhaust very rusty

osf rearmost weak

slight play osf wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,448 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre has cuts in the tread just within the requirements.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 54,406 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres perished.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre has cuts in the tread just within the requirements.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,059 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,904 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar mtg bushes--frt number plate slight damage

Fail 4 Jan 2012 49,904 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

N/S DOOR MIRROR INSECURE ,FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED , BOTH FRONT INNER A/R/B BUSHES WORN .

Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,364 miles

Coolant level low

N/S mirror insecure and damaged

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

O/S rear handbrake cable retaining clip insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,381 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight wear n/s rear top suspension mounting

Fail 18 Jan 2010 37,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight wear n/s rear top suspension mounting

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 VEU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

CE56 VEU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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