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CE56 WHU

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,339 mi
Last recorded54,339 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,339 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective [flexi worn] (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 54,338 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective [flexi worn] (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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Fail 12 Sep 2017 38,728 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting point/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

both rear axle beam mounting bushed deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2016 26,483 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 26,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 21,399 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 20,376 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 20,376 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,232 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 17,602 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,454 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 12,677 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 12,677 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 9,981 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 WHU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

CE56 WHU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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