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CK56 VEV

2006 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,853 mi
Last recorded74,853 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 VEV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 74,853 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Corrosion around petrol cap but not affecting strength (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 74,853 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Corrosion around petrol cap but not affecting strength (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,951 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 69,951 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,315 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 66,315 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 58,414 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)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,414 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 46,820 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 46,729 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,738 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 36,738 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Nov 2010 26,617 miles

O/s/f tyre has exessive wear on inner edge advise replacement

Fail 20 Nov 2010 26,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/s/f tyre has exessive wear on inner edge advise replacement

Pass 24 Nov 2009 16,102 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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CK56 VEV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CK56 VEV, 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 CK56 VEV registered?

CK56 VEV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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