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CE56 ZTU

2006 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,595 mi
Last recorded91,595 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 ZTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 91,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion panal behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 91,535 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis x2 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x3 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion panal behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 83,369 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 83,366 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis /boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis / boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,236 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 77,236 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion 1/4 panel (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 63,744 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 63,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,833 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,541 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,974 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 40,974 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,756 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,290 miles

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

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 ZTU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZTU, 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 ZTU registered?

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

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