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CE56 ZPV

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,751 mi
Last recorded85,751 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 85,751 miles

Corrosion in various places,some of which is only just acceptable.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

Oil filter is rusty.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 85,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Corrosion in various places,some of which is only just acceptable.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

Oil filter is rusty.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,397 miles

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Corrosion on bulkhead under bonnet is only just acceptable.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

O/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

Oil filter is rusty.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 78,303 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Corrosion on bulkhead under bonnet is only just acceptable.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

O/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

Oil filter is rusty.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,890 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 66,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,052 miles

Corrosion starting in various places.

Oil filter is leaking.

Rearmost bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Some play in n/s rear strut top mounting.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 57,021 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion starting in various places.

Oil filter is leaking.

Rearmost bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Some play in n/s rear strut top mounting.

When the rear fog lamp is working it must have a tell tale.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,145 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 40,145 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,581 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 28,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both off side rear and near side rear tyres perishing on side walls

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 ZPV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

CE56 ZPV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is CE56 ZPV safe to buy?

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