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CE56 ZSL

2006 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,115 mi
Last recorded68,115 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 ZSL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2018 68,115 miles

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

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

battery charging system warning light on

corrosion at base of windscreen, nearside and offside

corrosion to nearside front floor, not considered excessive at time of test

nearside rear stop lamp appears dim

rear axle bushes worn

rear seat base insecure

suspect front anti-roll bar bushes worn and knocking

suspect front outer constant velocity joints worn and knocking

Pass 16 May 2017 66,363 miles

Front coil spring corroded both upper section (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 5 May 2016 62,446 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

non standard wheels fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,844 miles

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

adv slight corrosion on inner and outer sills,fllor pan ,chaasis, ,arches,body,

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,274 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

adv slight corrosion on inner and outer sills sills,chassis,floor pan

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,939 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,500 miles

battery warning lamp illuminated

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted

n/s/r wing slightly damaged and rusting

Fail 9 Jan 2012 38,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

battery warning lamp illuminated

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted

n/s/r wing slightly damaged and rusting

Pass 30 Oct 2010 30,708 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front windows tinted

Fail 30 Oct 2010 30,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs slightly worn

front windows tinted

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 ZSL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

CE56 ZSL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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