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CE56 XHY

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,258 mi
Last recorded84,258 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,258 miles

corrosion & wear on front brake discs

corrosion on n/s & o/s front inner wing to chassis

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sill to floor

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear chassis rails

Fail 1 Dec 2016 83,971 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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)

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

corrosion & wear on front brake discs

corrosion on n/s & o/s front inner wing to chassis

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sill to floor

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear chassis rails

Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,197 miles

n/s wiper split

n/s/f drop link has slight play

o/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2015 74,197 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in floor (5.2.6)

n/s wiper split

n/s/f drop link has slight play

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 61,504 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 61,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,623 miles

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

nearside rear panel corroded around fuel flap

Fail 13 Dec 2013 53,263 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside rear panel corroded around fuel flap

Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,442 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 40,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 37,595 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 14 Dec 2011 37,595 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,229 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,277 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XHY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red 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 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

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

Is CE56 XHY safe to buy?

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