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CK56 YFU

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

83,371 mi
Last recorded83,371 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 YFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2020 83,371 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill painted white (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill painted white (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

front inner brake discs worn and corroded

fuel cap area corroded

rear inner wheel arches corroded

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,175 miles

Front discs corroded

Fuel filler cap area corroded

Nearside front tyre close to limit and worn uneven

Sills corroded slightly

Surface corrosion underneath

Fail 22 Aug 2019 82,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front discs corroded

Fuel filler cap area corroded

Nearside front tyre close to limit and worn uneven

Sills corroded slightly

Surface corrosion underneath

Pass 3 Sep 2018 80,266 miles

Front inner discs slightly corroded

Front wish bone bushes slightly worn

Surface corrosion underneath

Fail 29 Aug 2018 80,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan painted white (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front inner discs slightly corroded

Front wish bone bushes slightly worn

Surface corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Aug 2017 77,512 miles

Fuel cap area corroded

Nearside and offside front, rear wish bone bushes worn

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Surface corrosion nearside and offside sills, axle mounts and rear arches

Pass 15 Aug 2016 75,429 miles

Front inner brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Offside front wish bone bush slightly worn

Surface corrosion underneath

Fail 15 Aug 2016 75,429 miles

Front inner brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front wish bone bush slightly worn

Surface corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Aug 2015 71,392 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 71,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,461 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Jul 2014 69,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,922 miles

o/s/f tyre has several small cuts but are not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 25 Jul 2013 56,922 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has several small cuts but are not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 28,672 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 28,670 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 15 Jun 2010 11,592 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 10,219 miles

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)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 10,219 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 YFU is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU registered?

CK56 YFU is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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